Question

State whether the given statement is TRUE or FALSE.

The foundations of high-rise buildings are kept wide so that they may exert more pressure on the ground.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

We know,

$\text{Pressure}=\frac{\text{Thrust}}{\text{Area}}$

So, if the area of contact increases then the pressure reduces.

Wide foundations exert lesser pressure because the increase in the area of contact reduces the pressure on the ground and the buildings will not sink.

So the statement is False.