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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Small area implies .......... pressure
Options
A small
B large
Correct Answer
C unchanged
D either small or large
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pressure = Force/Area. For the same force, smaller area gives larger pressure.

Hint

P = F/A, inversely proportional to area.

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