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kamilo84

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Which of the two identical pyramids is exerting the most pressure on the floor?
 
  1) A
  2) B
  3) both the same
 
  The reason for this is that
  4) they both have the same weight.
  5) the heaviest part of the pyramid is closer to the floor.
  6) the weight is distributed over a smaller area.
  7) the weight is distributed over a larger area.

Question 2

Two vases of different shapes each contain a goldfish. In the position shown, the fish that will feel the greatest pressure is
 
  1) A
  2) B
  3) both experience the same
 
  because
  4) the weight of water is greater in vase B.
  5) fish A is nearer to the bottom of the vase.
  6) both fish are at the same depth.


mmpiza

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2, 6

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3, 6


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