To prevent sinking into soft snow, a hiker wears wide snowshoes instead of standard hiking boots.
Why does wearing snowshoes prevent the hiker from sinking?
The larger area decreases the pressure on the snow.
The larger area increases the pressure on the snow.
The larger area decreases the weight on the snow.
The larger area increases the weight on the snow.
188 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Pressure, covering Pressure. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.