Question

A turban on the head of a porter reduces the pressure by increasing the area of contact.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. 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.
2. $Pressure\left(P\right)=\frac{Force\left(F\right)}{area\left(A\right)}$
3. Pressure is inversely proportional to the area of contact.
4. Thus, for the same force, more surface area results in lesser pressure.

Hence, the given statement is true.