A student weighs 50 kg and stands on a surface of 0.05 square metres. Which describes how pressure changes if the area doubles?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. The pressure halves

  1. Step 1: Pressure is inversely proportional to the area. Answer: The pressure halves. Why not the others: The pressure doubles, The pressure stays the same and The pressure quadruples don't fit.

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