Question

The same amount of pressure is applied uniformly and perpendicular to the surfaces of two objects. Choose the correct option.

• A. Force is independent of pressure applied.
• B. Force is zero in both cases.
• C. The object having less surface area experiences more force.
• D. The object having more surface area experiences more force.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The object having more surface area experiences more force.

Force is given by the product of pressure and surface area.
Since the pressure applied is constant, force is directly proportional to the surface area. Therefore, more force will be experienced by the object with larger surface area.