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A rectangular wooden block has length, breadth and height of 50 cm, 25 cm and 10 cm, respectively. This wooden block is kept on ground is three different ways trun by trun .Which of the following is the correct statement about the pressure exerted by this block on the ground?

A

the maximum pressure is exerted when the length and breadth form the base

B

the maximum pressure is exerted when length and height form the base

C

the maximum pressure is exerted when breadth and height form the base

D

the minimum pressure is exerted when length and height form the base

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C
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