Question

Two women are of the same weight. One wears sandals with pointed heels while the other wears sandals with flat soles. Which one would feel more comfortable while walking on a sandy beach?

• A. The one with pointed heels
• B. The one with flat soles
• C. Both will feel similar comfort
• D. Can't say

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The one with flat soles

Pressure(P)$=$$\frac{Force\left(F\right)}{Area\left(A\right)}$
As both the women have same weight, so both of them will apply the same force on the ground. But flat soles having larger area compared to sandals with pointed heels, will exert lesser pressure compared to that of sandals having pointed heels. So, the sandals with pointed heels will sink more. Therefore, the woman having flat sole sandal will feel more comfortable while walking on a sandy beach.