Question

Give an example of a larger area exerting a smaller pressure ​

Answer 1

Answer:

i) Needles have sharp tips having smaller area to exert a larger pressure.

(ii) School bags have broad base and wide straps having larger area to exert smaller pressure.

Answer 2

Answer:

A sharp knife cuts more effectively than a blunt knife.

Explanation:

As it has a very small surface area and exerts more pressure.