The pressure exerted by the brick on the table will be maximum in the position

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Solution

The correct option is A A
Pressure is defined as the force acting per unit area.
$P = \frac{F o r c e}{A r e a}$

In the given situation, force is the same as weight of the brick is the same. From the diagram, clearly the surface area in contact is minimum in position A. Hence, pressure exerted will be maximum in position A.

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