Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A brick measures by by . Find the pressure it puts on a table when it lies on (a) its biggest face and (b) its smallest face. ()
Pressure thrust area, , in pascals (). .
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Weight. .
Step 2. (a) Area : .
Step 3. (b) Area : .
Answer: ; , four times as much.
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