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An elephant weighing 40,000 N stands on one foot of area 1000 cm2 whereas a girl weighing 400 N is standing on one 'stiletto' heel of area 1 cm2.(a) Which of the two, elephant or girl, exerts a larger force on the ground and by how much?(b) What pressure is exerted on the ground by the elephant standing on one foot?(c) What pressure is exerted on the ground by the girl standing on one heel?(d) Which of the two exerts larger pressure on the ground: elephant or girl?(e) What is the ratio of pressure exerted by the girl to the pressure exerted by the elephant? |
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Answer» An elephant weighing 40,000 N stands on one foot of area 1000 cm2 whereas a girl weighing 400 N is standing on one 'stiletto' heel of area 1 cm2. (a) Which of the two, elephant or girl, exerts a larger force on the ground and by how much? (b) What pressure is exerted on the ground by the elephant standing on one foot? (c) What pressure is exerted on the ground by the girl standing on one heel? (d) Which of the two exerts larger pressure on the ground: elephant or girl? (e) What is the ratio of pressure exerted by the girl to the pressure exerted by the elephant? |
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