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A 50 kg. girl wearing high heel shoes balance on a single heel. The heel is circular with a diameter 1 cm. what is the pressure exerted by the heel on the horizontal floor?

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To solve the problem of calculating the pressure exerted by a girl standing on a single heel, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Calculate the Weight of the Girl The weight (force due to gravity) of the girl can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Weight} (W) = m \cdot g \] where: ...
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