Question

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 will sink less as it has more area and the pressure is low as compared to rod A