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Explain why when a firefighter rescues a dog that has fallen through ice on a lake, they put their ladder on the ice first and then crawl out to the dog on the ladder.
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Explain why when a firefighter rescues a dog that has fallen through ice on a

lake, they put their ladder on the ice first and then crawl out to the dog on the
ladder.

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The answer is: it can spread their weight
User Md Nasir Fardoush
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Answer:

This can spread their weight.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ladder has a much larger surface area than the firefighter. Hence, his weight is spread out much more than usual, decreasing the pressure on the ice, preventing the ice from breaking/cracking.

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