Understanding the Relationship

* Pressure is defined as force per unit area (P = F/A).

* Force is the push or pull on an object.

* Area is the surface on which the force is acting.

Calculation

1. Rearrange the formula to solve for Force: F = P * A

2. Plug in the given values:

* P = 99500 Pascals

* A = 2.5 square meters

3. Calculate:

* F = 99500 Pa * 2.5 m² = 248750 Newtons (N)

Answer: The force exerted on the 2.5 square meter surface is 248,750 Newtons.