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The same force acting on a smaller area exerts a larger pressure, and a smaller pressure on a larger area.
The same force acting on a smaller area exerts a larger pressure, and a smaller pressure on a larger area.
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The correct option is A True
Answer is A.
The same force acting on a smaller area exerts a larger pressure, and a smaller pressure on a larger area. This is the reason why a nail has a pointed tip, knives have sharp edges and buildings have wide foundations.
For example, When standing, a person will sink more into sand than when he lies flat stretched on sand. The body weight acts on a smaller area, in standing position, than when the person lies stretched over a larger area.
Hence, the statement is true.
Answer is A.
The same force acting on a smaller area exerts a larger pressure, and a smaller pressure on a larger area. This is the reason why a nail has a pointed tip, knives have sharp edges and buildings have wide foundations.
For example, When standing, a person will sink more into sand than when he lies flat stretched on sand. The body weight acts on a smaller area, in standing position, than when the person lies stretched over a larger area.
Hence, the statement is true.
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