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HIA International — Grade 7

Unit 3: Forces, motion and pressure

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Unit 6: Light and objects in space

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3.5 Pressure between solids — Visual & Photo Quiz

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Look at the photograph comparing wide snowshoes and pointed stiletto heels walking on soft snow. Why do wide snowshoes prevent a person from sinking?
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They spread weight over a much larger surface area, drastically reducing pressure on the snow (Pressure = Force ÷ Area)
They reduce the person's actual body mass
They generate hot steam that repels snow
They create a vacuum beneath the shoe
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