Question

4.
ROD A
ROD B
Two rods, 'A' and 'B', of the same weight and
equal length, have different thicknesses. A boy,
while playing with them on a beach, held them
vertically on the surface of sand as shown in the
figure. Which one of them will sink less? Explain.
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Answer 1

Answer:

rod B

Explanation:

because rod B will exert less pressure on the ground. hence it will sink less.

Answer 2

Answer:

Rod B sink less. Because Rod B has greater surface area than Rod A.