Question

Statement 1: The normal component of applied force is responsible for pressure at a point.

Statement 2: All components of applied force are responsible for the pressure at a point.

• A. Statement 1 is correct and 2 is incorrect
• B. Statement 1 is incorrect and 2 is correct
• C. Both statements are incorrect
• D. Both statement are corre3ct

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Statement 1 is correct and 2 is incorrect

Obviously No!

As clear from the figure that one normal is responsible for pressure.

Hence pressure = (Normal component of applied force or thrust) / Area