Question

Statement 1: For the same force acting on two different surfaces, more pressure is developed on the surface with a smaller area.
Statement 2: Pressure is defined as force per unit area.

(A) Both the statements are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
(B) Both the statements are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
(C) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
(D) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true. [1 Mark]

Answer 1

Pressure is defined as the force per unit area. So, for the same force, pressure is inversely proportional to area. This means that the pressure developed is more for a surface having a smaller area.

Hence option (A) is correct. [1 Mark]