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You are operating a telehandler with pneumatic tires on a construction site. The manufacturer's specification is 827 kPa (120 psi). What is the approximate force exerted by the air pressure on a single tire's contact patch measuring 0.05 m² if the tire is correctly inflated?

Pressure = Force / Area. Therefore, Force = Pressure × Area. Force = 827,000 Pa (N/m²) × 0.05 m² = 41,350 N. This illustrates the significant internal forces ti

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Question: You are operating a telehandler with pneumatic tires on a construction site. The manufacturer's specification is 827 kPa (120 psi). What is the approximate force exerted by the air pressure on a single tire's contact patch measuring 0.05 m² if the tire is correctly inflated?

Answer options: ✅ 41,350 N

  • 413.5 N
  • 16,540 N
  • 8,270 N

Correct answer: 41,350 N

Explanation: Pressure = Force / Area. Therefore, Force = Pressure × Area. Force = 827,000 Pa (N/m²) × 0.05 m² = 41,350 N. This illustrates the significant internal forces tires manage.

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