Answer:
P = 795.77 Mpa
Explanation:
Given that,
Force exerted by the hammer, F = 10⁴ N
The nail can be considered as a circle with radius of [tex]2\times 10^{-3}\ m[/tex]
We need to find the pressure exerted on the wall. Pressure is equal to force acting per unit area. So
[tex]P=\dfrac{F}{A}\\\\P=\dfrac{10^4\ N}{\pi \times (2\times 10^{-3})^2}\\\\P=795774715.45\ Pa[/tex]
We know that, 1 MPa = 1000000 Pa
So, P = 795.77 Mpa
So, the pressure exerted on the wall is 795.77 Mpa.