The definition of pressure is (force/area).
The force is the weight, M g, in thiswn case.
They probably want the pressure in Newtons/m^2.
6.0 kg*9.8 m/s^2/10^-4 m^2
= ____ N/m^2
Suppose that you balance a 6kg ball on the tip of your finger, which has an area of 1 cm^2
Find the pressure on your finger.
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