Pressure in daily life — task. Chemistry CBSE Live product, Class 8 (2026-27).

Read the following situations carefully to answer.

People who carry heavy pots or baskets on their heads, usually place a round folded cloth beneath the load to make it more comfortable.

1. Why do people place a cloth beneath the load on their heads?

To decrease the area of contact and reduce pressure
To decrease the area of contact and increase pressure
To increase the area of contact and increase pressure
To increase the area of contact and reduce pressure

2. If the cloth is removed, what will happen?

The pressure on the head increases because the area decreases
The pressure on the head increases because the area increases
The pressure on the head decreases because the area decreases
The pressure on the head decreases because the area increases

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