wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A porter carrying heavy load places a round piece of cloth on his head because it reduces the pressure on his head as the area of contact decreases.


A

True

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

False

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

False


When a porter places a round piece of cloth on his head, it reduces the pressure on the head as the area of contact increases. Pressure is inversely proportional to the area of contact. Thus for the same force, more surface area results in lesser pressure and the given statement is false.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
105
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Why Friction?
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon