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Force and Pressure — PHYSICS STD 8 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8PHYSICSForce and Pressure1 Mark
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A tall building has wide foundations.
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Foundation of buildings are kept wide so that the weight of the building may act on a larger area. As a result, it will exert less pressure on the ground. This avoids sinking of building into the earth.

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