Physics fluid and solids problem?

Question

The heels on a pair of women's shoes have radii of 0.52 cm on the bottom. If 32% of the weight of a woman weighing 520 N is supported by each h**l, find the stress on each heel.

I can't figure out how to do this!

Answer 1

Total weight divided by actual square cm on the surface of the ground. remember there are two heels and every thing needs to be level. Then the 32% of that should get you close. However your 32% factor seems light.This does not take in consideration of the walking down force.

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Terr G