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If pressure is to be doubled keeping the force acting an the surface constant, what would be the area of the surface required?

A

Double

B

Half

C

Four times

D

Change should not be done in the area of the surface

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The correct Answer is:
B
As per `P=F/A` in order to double P. A should be halved because here force F is constant.
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