Question

During the application of a constant force, if the area of contact is increased, then pressure .

• A. decreases
• B. increases
• C. remains same

Answer 1

The correct option is A decreases

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pressure acting on a body, $P=\frac{F}{A}$, where $F$ is the force and $A$ is the area of contact.
When constant force is acting, pressure is inversely proportional to area, therefore, the more the area the lesser the pressure exerted.