WAEC Physics 2024 Objective — Question 3
Question 3 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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3. In which of the following states is maximum pressure exerted on a person? A.
- A. Standing on two feet
- B. Standing on one footCorrect
- C. Lying on the floor
- D. Kneeling on the floor
Explanation
Pressure = Force(weight)/Area. Since pressure varies inversely as area, the smaller the area, the higher the pressure. Standing on one foot, the weight is concentrated on a very small area. Thus, the highest pressure is recorded.
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