Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

Why the bags and suitcases are provided with broad handles?

Options:

To exert less force on the hand

To exert large force on the hand

To exert less pressure on the hand

To exert large pressure on the hand

Correct Answer:

To exert less pressure on the hand

Explanation:

Pressure = It is defined as force acting normally on unit area of the surface.

P = \(\frac{Force}{Area}\)

SI unit of pressure is N/m2

The bags and suitcases are provided with broad handles so that small pressure is exerted on the hand while carrying them.