6 Questions
What concept is known as the greater the force's impact on a smaller area?
Pressure
What force does a fluid exert on the surface of an object submerged in it?
Normal force
Why does an object submerged in a fluid experience a force normal to its surface?
To prevent parallel force and fluid interaction
What happens to the skin when a sharp needle is pressed against it?
Pierces
What happens to the skin when a blunt object with a wider contact area is pressed against it with the same force?
Remains intact
What is the outcome when a large, light but strong wooden plank is placed across a circus performer's chest?
Saved from accident
Test your understanding of pressure and force with this quiz. Explore why sharp objects pierce the skin more easily than blunt objects, and how pressure can impact the human body in different scenarios.
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