Question

If a man stands on chair, chances of its breaking are more but if a man sits on chair, chances of its breaking are less. Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

If a man stands on chair then the mass is same but the area of contact with the chair will be less. ... If a man sits on chair then the mass will be the same but the area of contact will be more. Hence the pressure will be less and it's chances of breaking will be less.