Question

A block of mass of a $2kg$ with dimension $5cm\times 20cm\times 10cm$ respectively. The ratio of minimum to maximum pressure it exerts on the change in orientation is :

• A. $1:1$
• B. $1:2$
• C. $1:4$
• D. $4:1$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $1:4$

The ratio of minimum to maximum pressure will be same as ratio minimum to maximum surface area $=\frac{5\times 10}{10\times 20}=\frac{50}{200}=\frac{1}{4}$