APFIVE Pressure and Surface Area
Two identical blocks are placed on a table. Block A rests on its side with surface area 40 cm². Block B rests on its end with surface area 10 cm². How does the pressure exerted by Block B compare to that exerted by Block A?
A
Block B exerts 1/4 the pressure
B
Block B exerts the same pressure
C
Block B exerts 4 times more pressure
D
Block B exerts twice the pressure
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