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Porters who carry heavy luggage always have a long piece of cloth wiith them. Before carrying the load o their heads they fold the cloth in the shape of a round disc and place in on their heads. By doing this they

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decrease the thrust of the luggage

B

save their heads from possible injury

C

increase the area of contact of the load of luggage with their head

D

decrease the force exerted by the load of luggage on the head

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increase the area of contact of the load of luggage with their head
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