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With increase in surface area,

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pressure increases

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pressure decreases

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pressure remains unchanged

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pressure becomes zero

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Solution

The correct option is B pressure decreases
If there are two wooden plank with different surface area and same thrust F is applied on them in vertically downward direction. Then, pressure will be less on surface for the plank having more surface area.

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