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Physics question about bladder pressure.?

A full term fetus may have a mass of 3.3 kg . If the entire weight of the fetus rests momentarily on the mother's bladder, supported on an area of 78.8 cm2 calculate the pressure exerted in mmHg.

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  • 7 years ago
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    p = F / A = 3.3kg * 9.8m/s² / (0.00788m²) = 4100 Pa = 30.8 mm Hg

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