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If the contact pressure is 14 kN/m^2, then find the load for 50 m^2.

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If the contact pressure is 14 kN/m^2, then find the load for 50 m^2.

(a) 500kN

(b) 600kN

(c) 700kN

(d) 800kN

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Correct option is (c) 700kN

Best explanation: Given,

contact pressure is 14 kN/m^2

area =50 m^2

\(Contact\, pressure=\frac{normal\, load}{true \,contact\, area}\)

normal load= Contact pressure* true contact area

∴ load=14*50

∴ load=700kN.

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