Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6
Banner 7
Banner 8
Banner 9

Q.

Is it true that it is easier to walk on soft sand if you have flat shoes rather than shoes with sharp heels?


see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

True

b

False 

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

Detailed Solution

The above statement is true.
We know that, P=FA, where P is the pressure exerted, A is the surface area and is the force exerted on it.
We can see that pressure is inversely proportional to area. That's why the flat shoes have a large area in contact with the ground. Due to the large area, less pressure acts on the soft sand. So, the flat shoes do not sink into the soft sand. On the other hand, heels have a small area in contact with the ground; hence, large pressure acts on the soft sand, causing heels to sink into the sand. Due to this, walking with heels is difficult on soft sand.
 
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

courses

No courses found

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

best study material, now at your finger tips!

  • promsvg

    live classes

  • promsvg

    progress tracking

  • promsvg

    24x7 mentored guidance

  • promsvg

    study plan analysis

download the app

gplay
mentor

Download the App

gplay
whats app icon
personalised 1:1 online tutoring