A man stands on a sandy floor, first on both feet and then on one foot. Which of the following statements is true regarding the pressure on the sand?

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A Pressure is more when standing on both feet.
B Pressure is more when standing on one foot.
C Pressure is the same in both cases.
D Pressure depends only on the weight, not the area.

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Answer: B. Pressure is more when standing on one foot.

When standing on one foot, the area of contact is reduced by half. Since P=F/A, reduction in area causes a twofold increase in pressure.

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A man stands on a sandy floor, first on both feet and then on one foot. Which of the following statements is true regarding the pressure on the sand?

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