Why do porters place a round piece of cloth on their heads when carrying heavy loads?

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A To increase the area of contact and reduce pressure on the head
B To decrease the weight of the load
C To increase pressure for better balance
D • To prevent the load from slipping due to wind

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Answer: A. To increase the area of contact and reduce pressure on the head

Folding a cloth into a flat ring widens the surface area supporting the heavy load. Spreading the weight over a wider area reduces the painful pressure on the porter's head.

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Why do porters place a round piece of cloth on their heads when carrying heavy loads?

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