How much force acts on one surface of a rectangular bedroom wall that is 2.20 m by 3.20 m when atmospheric pressure is 1.00 × 10⁵ N/m²? A)3.52 × 10⁵ N B)1.78 × 10⁵ N C)1.45 × 10⁵ N D)6.88 × 10⁴ N E)7.04 × 10⁵ N

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The force is calculated by multiplying the pressure by the area of the wall: F = P × A = 1.00 × 10^5 N/m^2 × (2.20 m × 3.20 m) = 7.04 × 10^5 N.

How Much Force Acts on One Surface of a Rectangular