Question

In the picture shown below, the man is

• A. Applying no force on the stool
• B. Applying pressure on the stool
• C. Applying force on the stool
• D. Both $\left(B\right)$ & $\left(C\right)$

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both $\left(B\right)$ & $\left(C\right)$

Answer is D.
Force applied by the man on the stool is his weight.
Pressure is defined as the normal force per unit area of a surface. If F is the force acting normal to the surface area A, then the pressure P is given by,
P = F/A, Newtons/square meter or P = F/A Pascals.
Hence, the man sitting on the stool is applying both pressure and force on the stool.