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You are holding a block of wood with dimensions 3 cm x 6 cm x 9 cm on the palm of your hand. Which side must be touching your hand for you to experience the greatest force?

A. 3 cm x 6 cm side
B. You will experience the same amount of force on all sides.
C. 9 cm x 3 cm side
D. 6 cm x 9 cm side

User Veight
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Force is all the same, but pressure will be higher on 3cm
User Shreesha
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Answer: 3 cm x 6 cm

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