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Calculate the force required to remove a suction cup of area 2.60 cm2 from the surface to which it is stuck.

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(cup area) x (atmospheric pressure)
= 2.60 cm^2*10^-4 m^2/cm^2 * 1.013*10^5 N/m^2
= 26.4 N
That's about 6 pounds

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