Which of the following exerts the greatest pressure? A) a 20 gram object on a surface of 0.50 cm² B) a 40 gram object on a surface of 2.0 cm² C) a 60 gram object on a surface of 3.0 cm² D) None, they all exert the same pressure.

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Pressure is calculated as force per unit area. The 20 gram object on a 0.50 cm² surface exerts the greatest pressure because it has the smallest area, resulting in the highest pressure value.

Which of the Following Exerts the Greatest Pressure