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A boy weighing 60 kg f is wearing shoes with heel area of cross-section `20cm^2` while a girl weighing `45kg` f is wearing shoes with heel of area of cross-section 1.5`cm^2`. Compare the pressures exerted on the ground by their heels when they stands on the heel of one foot.

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To solve the problem of comparing the pressures exerted on the ground by a boy and a girl standing on one heel, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the formula for pressure Pressure (P) is defined as the force (F) applied per unit area (A). The formula is given by: \[ P = \frac{F}{A} \] ### Step 2: Calculate the pressure exerted by the boy 1. **Weight of the boy**: The boy weighs 60 kgf. ...
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