Answer:
Weight = 160 N
Explanation:
The weight of an object is a measure of the gravitational force on the object. So that weight is synonymous to the force applied by the object.
i.e Weight = mass x gravitational force
Also, the pressure of an object is the ratio of its force to area covered by the object. So that;
P = [tex]\frac{F}{A}[/tex]
Given that: area = 4 [tex]cm^{2}[/tex] (0.0004 [tex]m^{2}[/tex]), and pressure = 100 000 N[tex]m^{-2}[/tex].
Then;
F = PA
= 100 000 N[tex]m^{-2}[/tex] x 0.0004 [tex]m^{2}[/tex]
F = 40 N
The force applied on the ground by each of the four tyres of the car is 40 N.
Thus, the weight of the car = 4 x 40 N
= 160 N
