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Question 59

A hiker wears wide snowshoes to walk across deep, soft snow without sinking.

How do the snowshoes change the area of contact with the snow and the pressure exerted on it, compared to walking in standard boots?

A

Area of contact is decreased; pressure on the snow is increased

B

Area of contact is decreased; pressure on the snow is decreased

C

Area of contact is increased; pressure on the snow is increased

D

Area of contact is increased; pressure on the snow is decreased

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Pressure Questions

  1. IGCSE
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  3. /Pressure

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.

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