The bottom of a box has a surface area of 58.8 cm2. The mass of the box is 12.0 kg. Acceleration due to gravity at sea level is 9.80 m/s2. What is the pressure exerted by the box where it rests?

2.00 Pa

72.0 Pa

2.00 x 10^4 Pa

0.500 Pa

Pressure is defined as force per unit area. It is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area. We calculate as follows:

P = F / A

P = ma / A

P = (12) (9.80) / 58.8

P = 2 Pa

Therefore, the first option is the answer.