A waterbed that is 1.5 m wide and 2.5 m long weighs 1055 N. Assuming the entire lower surface of the bed is in contact with the floor, what is the pressure the bed exerts on the floor? 281.3 Pa O 918.5 Pa O 376.3 Pa 618.9 Pa

A waterbed that is 1.5 m wide and 2.5 m long weighs 1055 N. Assuming the entire lower surface of the bed is in contact with the floor, what is the pressure the bed exerts on the floor? 281.3 Pa O 918.5 Pa O 376.3 Pa 618.9 Pa

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