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An iron cuboid of dimensions `12 cm xx 5 cm xx 2 cm` is placed on a bed of sand. Which of its surface in contact will apply the maximum pressure on the sand band ?

A

`12cm xx 2cm`

B

`2cm xx 5cm`

C

`5cm xx 12cm`

D

the pressure will be the same of all surfaces.

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