Question

(i)) Two wooden blocks of the same weight and equal length have different thickness. They are held vertically on the surface of sand as shown in figure. Which one out of A or B will cause higher depression in sand. 1 c​

Answer 1

Answer:

B will have a greater depression in sand.

Explanation:

this applies the concept of pressure which is inversely proportional to to area and since weight is same pressure will only depend upon area and not the force

therefore one with the lower area i.e b will exert more pressure