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The foundations of high-rise buildings are kept wide so that they may exert more pressure on the ground.

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To determine whether the statement "The foundations of high-rise buildings are kept wide so that they may exert more pressure on the ground" is true or false, we can analyze the relationship between pressure, force, and area. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Concept of Pressure**: Pressure is defined as the force applied per unit area. The formula for pressure (P) is given by: \[ P = \frac{F}{A} ...
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