A die is designed to punch holes of radii 2.17 x 10-2 m in a metal sheet that is 5.53 x 10-3 m thick. To punch through the sheet, the die must exert a shearing stress of 3.5 x 108 Pa. What force must be applied to the die? (Hint: Consider carefully which area is used in your calculation.)

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A die is designed to punch holes of radii 2.17 x 10-2 m in a metal sheet that is 5.53 x 10-3 m thick. To punch through the sheet, the die must exert a shearing stress of 3.5 x 108 Pa. What force  must be applied to the die? (Hint: Consider carefully which area is used in your calculation.)