Physics 5054 · O Level · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A builder places two identical, heavy stone tiles on soft ground. One tile stands upright, while the other lies flat. After a few hours, the upright tile has begun to sink into the soft ground. The flat tile has not yet started to sink. Which row gives the correct comparison of the forces and pressures exerted by the tiles on the ground?

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