Question

The pressure exerted on a surface depends on : (a) the nature of the surface on which the thrust is applied (b) the area on which the thrust is applied (c) the magnitude of the thrust applied (d) both (b) and (c)

March 16, 2024

Answer

(d) both (b) and (c)

Reason — The pressure exerted on a surface depends on two factors :

the area on which the thrust is applied and
magnitude of thrust.

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