Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 10 - Fluids - General Problems - Page 290: 91

Answer

130 N.

Work Step by Step

The force is the pressure multiplied by the surface area. $$F=PA=(120mm-Hg)(\frac{133\;N/m^2}{1\;mm-Hg})(82\times10^{-4}m^2)\approx 130\;N$$
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