Question: EQII ( 2 0 points ) You design a simple load cell using an apple as shown below to determine the weight of a bag

EQII (20 points) You design a simple load cell using an apple as shown below to determine the weight of a bag of corn starch. The modulus of elasticity and Poisson's ratio of the apple are 5 MPa , and 0.4, respectively. The apple has a perfect spherical shape with a diameter of 10 cm . The distance between the flat board and counter top decreases from 100 mm to 98 mm when the bag of the corn starch is placed on the top of the flat board.
(1)(10 points) What is the mass of the corn starch in kilograms? (The mass of the flat board is negligible.) Weight (F)= mass (m)x gravity (9.81Nkg)
(2)(10 points) What is the contact area of the apple with the top board?
EQII ( 2 0 points ) You design a simple load cell

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