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Why is it that; the greater the area, the lesser the pressure applied?

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Answer:easier for a sharp pin to penetrate a piece of cardboard than a blunt one

Explanation:when the same force is used. A solid resting on a horizontal surface exerts a normal contact force equals to its weight.

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