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The diagram here shows a nail board.

Using the board, rubber bands were stretched over the nails to form different shapes as shown here. Which of the figure shown in options requires the most force to create ?

A

B

C

D

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The correct Answer is:
A
Figure in option (A) has the biggest area, so needs maximum force for stretching.
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