Question: Problem 2 ( 4 pts ) You are asked to compare the ground pressure ( i . e . the pressure exerted on the ground

Problem 2(4 pts)
You are asked to compare the ground pressure (i.e. the pressure exerted on the ground) by a vehicle that has a mass of 1200 kg with the ground pressure of an average person that has a mass of 80 kg . You can assume that the pressure is equally split between all four points of contact for the vehicle and both feet for the person. Several cases are asked for below.
a) For the vehicle, the contact area for each tire is known to be 22 in ?2, what is the ground pressure in psi (1 pt)
b) For the same vehicle, you are wanting to drive on snow and heard that adding tracks to your vehicle allows you drive on top. Further, you look up the tracks below and find that the contact area for each track is 675in2. There are four tracks. What is the ground pressure in psi? (1 pt )
c) Lastly, calculate the ground pressure in psi for the 80 kg person. State your assumptions for the amount of contact area. (2 pts)
Problem 2 ( 4 pts ) You are asked to compare the

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