Why does the porter place a thick cloth around his head before carrying the heavy load?

To decrease pressure on the head.

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To increase force on the head.

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To reduce force on the head.

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To increase pressure on the head.

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Solution

The correct option is A To decrease pressure on the head.
The pressure is inversely proportional to the area. The porter places a thick cloth around his head to increase the surface area and decrease the pressure on his head.

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