The Pressure Exerted on the Ground by a Man Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

The pressure exerted on the ground by a man is greatest when:

• A)he stands with both feet flat on the ground
• B)he stands flat on one foot
• C)he stands on the toes of one foot
• D)he lies down on the ground
• E)all of the above yield the same pressure

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