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When you stand on tiptoes on a bathroom scale, there is an increase in A) weight reading. B) pressure on the scale, not registered as weight. C) both weight and pressure on the scale. D) none of the above
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When you stand on tiptoes on a bathroom scale, there is an increase in

A) weight reading.
B) pressure on the scale, not registered as weight.
C) both weight and pressure on the scale.
D) none of the above

User Mahdi Tahsildari
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Answer:

B) Pressure on the scale, not registered as weight.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because energy (derived from weight) becomes compiled on the tips of your toes, and therefore does not increase your weight, but simply the pressure at a smaller point

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