Why do school bags have wide straps?

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A To make the bag look stylish
B To increase the weight of the bag
C To increase the area of contact and reduce pressure on the shoulders
D To decrease the area of contact and increase pressure

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Answer: C. To increase the area of contact and reduce pressure on the shoulders

Wide straps spread the heavy weight of the books across a larger surface area of your shoulders. This lowers the pressure and prevents the straps from digging into your skin.

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