Answer:
A force of 1.788 newtons is exerted on one side of the sheet of paper by the atmosphere.
Explanation:
From definition of pressure, we get that force exerted by the atmosphere ([tex]F[/tex]), measured in newtons, on one side of the sheet of paper is given by the expression:
[tex]F = P_{atm}\cdot w\cdot l[/tex] (Eq. 1)
Where:
[tex]P_{atm}[/tex] - Atmospheric pressure, measured in pascals.
[tex]w[/tex] - Width of the sheet of paper, measured in meters.
[tex]l[/tex] - Length of the sheet of paper, measured in meters.
If we know that [tex]P_{atm} = 101325\,Pa[/tex], [tex]w = 0.353\,m[/tex] and [tex]l = 0.05\,m[/tex], then the force exerted on one side of the sheet of paper is:
[tex]F = (101325\,Pa)\cdot (0.353\,m)\cdot (0.05\,m)[/tex]
[tex]F = 1.788\,N[/tex]
A force of 1.788 newtons is exerted on one side of the sheet of paper by the atmosphere.
