You are standing on your roommates back trying to help her r
You are standing on your roommate’s back trying to help her relieve stress associated with the Phys Geog class. The area of her back measures 2 feet by 3 feet. Calculate the pressure in psi (lbs / sq inch) you exert upon her back. 1 foot = 12 inches
Solution
Average weight of person is 60 kg = 132.277 pounds
pressure = Force / area
= weight / area
= mg (pounds) / 6ft2
= 132.277 ib / 6 (12 inch )2
=0.153 psi

