Which of the Following Statements Is/are True

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are true?

• A) Increasing the surface area over which a force is distributed increases the amount of stress acting on the surface.
• B) Decreasing the surface area over which a force is distributed increases the amount of stress acting on the surface.
• C) Both A and B are true.
• D) Neither A nor B is true.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used by the body to repair tissues and synthesize enzymes and hormones.

Glutamate

An amino acid that serves as a key neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in learning and memory.

Receptors

Sensory cells or structures in the body that respond to specific stimuli from the external or internal environment.

Cochlea

Coiled, fluid-filled structure in the inner ear that holds the mechanoreceptors involved in hearing.