a 270-lb man supports all of his weight on a snowshoe with an area of $265\\ \\text{in}^2$. what is the…

a 270-lb man supports all of his weight on a snowshoe with an area of $265\\ \\text{in}^2$. what is the pressure exerted on the snow (in pounds per square inch)?\nthe pressure exerted on the snow is $\\boldsymbol{\\square}$ psi.

a 270-lb man supports all of his weight on a snowshoe with an area of $265\\ \\text{in}^2$. what is the pressure exerted on the snow (in pounds per square inch)?\nthe pressure exerted on the snow is $\\boldsymbol{\\square}$ psi.

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall pressure formula

Pressure $P = \frac{\text{Force }(F)}{\text{Area }(A)}$

Step2: Substitute given values

$F = 270$ lb, $A = 265$ in$^2$, so $P = \frac{270}{265}$

Step3: Calculate the value

$P \approx 1.019$

Answer:

$\approx 1.02$ psi