This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Suppose a 160-pound person stood in flat-bottomed shoes having a total area of 60.0 . What pressure ... (Read 102 times)

mydiamond

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 804
on: Jun 23, 2018
Suppose a 160-pound person stood in flat-bottomed shoes having a total area of 60.0 . What pressure is exerted on the ground by the bottoms of the shoes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A hand-operated air pump for inflating bicycle tires must be able to generate pressures up to 80 psi. These pumps do not require the user to apply much force, however. If the user can apply up to 40 pounds, what should be the area of the pump's piston?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jaygar71

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2.7 psi

Answer to Question 2

0.5 in2


mydiamond

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 804
Reply #2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Thank you


jaygar71

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #3 on: Jun 23, 2018
No problem :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.

Did you know?

There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Did you know?

By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.

The sparse plasma (blue) and dust (white) in the tail of comet Hale–Bopp are being The sparse plasma (blue) and dust (white) in the tail of comet Hale–Bopp are being
The Power and Control Wheels of Abusive Relationships When one person in a relationship repeatedly ... The Power and Control Wheels of Abusive Relationships When one person in a relationship repeatedly ...
Average Normal Blood Pressure Readings Average Normal Blood Pressure Readings
The oil pressure switch is connected to a warning lamp that alerts the driver of low oil pressure. The oil pressure switch is connected to a warning lamp that alerts the driver of low oil pressure.
Apply circular friction to the area of the head around the base of the ears. Apply circular friction to the area of the head around the base of the ears.
Correct alignment for stacking the joints to apply thumb pressure to acupoints. Correct alignment for stacking the joints to apply thumb pressure to acupoints.
Video: What are Strong & Weak Acids and How they're different?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library