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Smaller the area : larger the pressure : : larger the area :

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Smaller the pressure

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Double the pressure

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Half the pressure

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None of the above

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The correct option is A Smaller the pressure
When the surface area is less the pressure exerted by the object is more. However, when the surface area is large, the points of contact between the object and the pressure. Thus, less pressure is exerted by the body on the surface.

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