How can pressure be increased when the same force is applied?
Pressure and Surface Area

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By decreasing the force
By increasing the force
By decreasing the surface area
By increasing the surface area
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do skis glide over snow instead of sinking?
They are made of a special material
They have a large surface area
They are designed to be aerodynamic
They are lightweight
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one benefit of understanding pressure in climbing?
It reduces the risk of falling
It improves grip on ice
It allows climbers to carry more weight
It helps climbers to climb faster
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What exerts pressure on the Earth besides solid objects?
The weight of air in the atmosphere
The sun's rays
The Earth's rotation
The gravitational pull of the moon
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do our bodies experience only a small fraction of atmospheric pressure?
Because our bodies are adapted to it
Because the pressure is spread over a large area
Because the pressure is very low
Because the atmosphere is thin
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