Figure M-1 -Which of the Two Identical Pyramids Is Exerting the Most

question 190

Multiple Choice

Figure M-1

-Which of the two identical pyramids is exerting the most pressure on the floor?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)both the same The reason for this is that
• D)they both have the same weight.
• E)the heaviest part of the pyramid is closer to the floor.
• F)the weight is distributed over a smaller area.
• G)the weight is distributed over a larger area.

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