Question

Give reasons why the brick which stands in the vertical position sinks more in the sand than the brick in horizontal position.​

Answer 1

Answer:

because in vertical position there is less area of contact so more pressure exerted as

P=F/A

Answer 2

Answer:

because the pressure increases on decreasing the surface area...

Explanation:

brick surface area decreases when placed vertically and hence the pressure increases and it sinks ...