Answer:
P = 140000 [Pa]
Explanation:
To solve this problem we must remember that pressure is defined as the relationship between Force on the area of a body.
In this particular problem, we are given the force acting on the upper surface of the block, including the force exerted by the atmospheric pressure.
P = F/A
where:
P = pressure [Pa] (units of Pascals)
F = force = 3.5*10⁴ [N]
A = area = 0.25 [m²]
P = 3.5*10⁴/0.25
P = 140000 [Pa]
