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Force and Pressure — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceForce and Pressure1 Mark
MCQ
Knives, needles, saws are made sharp or pointed to:
  • A
    Decrease pressure
  • B
    Can’t say
  • ✓
    Increase pressure
  • D
    None of these
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
Increase pressure
Increase pressure
Knives, needles, saws are made sharp or pointed to increase pressure because decreasing area of contact increases pressure.

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