alleryStart learning →Normal force and contact area both double. Pressure becomes?
AThe same as before
BTwice its earlier value
CHalf its earlier value
DFour times its old value
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The same as before
Doubling both numerator and denominator leaves the force-to-area ratio unchanged.
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