Question

Karan is carrying a bucket containing 4 litres of water and Manu is carrying two buckets in which each bucket has 2 litres of water. Karan feels more difficulty. Why?

• A. Its harder for Karan to balance the bucket.
• B. Karan has less strength.
• C. Karan has to push the bucket instead of pulling it.
• D. Karan is carrying more weight.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Its harder for Karan to balance the bucket.

Both Karan and Manu are carrying the same weight.
While holding a single bucket, Karan should has to constantly lean in the opposite direction so that the bucket does not topple.
While holding two buckets, Manu can hold the two buckets on opposite sides of his body. This causes the overall center of gravity to pass through his body thus ensuring stability.