Question

When porters place a round piece of cloth on their head, it reduces the pressure on their head as the area of contact increases.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

When porters place a round piece of cloth on their head, it reduces the pressure on their head as the area of contact increases. Pressure is inversely proportional to the area of contact. Thus for the same force, more surface area results in lesser pressure.