Four hikers walk across deep snow wearing different snowshoes. The table shows the total weight of each hiker (including their gear) and the total contact area of their snowshoes with the snow.
| Weight of hiker / N\text{N}N | Total contact area / cm2\text{cm}^2cm2 | |
|---|---|---|
| A | 650 | 1300 |
| B | 800 | 1500 |
| C | 720 | 1800 |
| D | 900 | 2000 |
Which hiker exerts the least pressure on the snow?
Hiker A
Hiker B
Hiker C
Hiker D
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.