It is easy to burst a gas filled balloon with a needle than with a nail. It is because

A) nail exerts more pressure than needle on the balloon

B) needle exerts more pressure than nail on the balloon

C) gas is reactive with the needle

D) nail is more longer than needle

Correct answer:
B) needle exerts more pressure than nail on the balloon

Description for Correct answer:
Pressure = \( \frac{Force}{Area of contact} \)

Surfafe area of needle is less than that of nail

needle exerts more pressure on the bottom.


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