A pascal (Pa) is the force of ____ acting on a surface area of ____.?
a. ?1 Newton; 1 square meter
b. ?100 Newton; 1 square meter
c. ?1 Newton; 1 square foot
d. ?1 Newton; 1 square inch
e. ?10 Newton; 1 square foot
ANSWER: a
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