Calculate the pressure exerted by a brick, which applies a force of 2.5 N, when (a) it is placed upright on the soil, (b) when it is placed on its widest base. The dimensions of the brick are `25 cm xx 10 cm xx 5 cm`

Explanation

To calculate the pressure exerted by the brick in both scenarios, we will use the formula for pressure:

\[ \text{Pressure} (P) = \frac{\text{Force} (F)}{\text{Area} (A)} \]

Where:
- \( P \) is the pressure,
- \( F \) is the force applied,
- \( A \) is the area over which the force is applied.
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