Question

Football shoes have studs under them. What could be the reason for this?

• A. The smaller area of the studs creates smaller pressure and thus the shoes sink into the ground.
• B. It helps to run faster without slipping off the ground.
• C. Studs help to make higher jumps.
• D. The smaller area of the studs creates larger pressure and thus the shoes sink into the ground, providing a better grip.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B

It helps to run faster without slipping off the ground.

D

The smaller area of the studs creates larger pressure and thus the shoes sink into the ground, providing a better grip.

Football shoes have studs under them. The reason being the smaller area of the studs creates larger pressure and the shoes sink into the ground, providing a better grip. So, studs, or cleats, are added to football shoes to improve traction or grip. So, that the players can run faster without causing any slipping issues.