Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The force you exert on the floor while you stand on it and sleep on it is:

  1. More when I stand up

  2. More when I sleep

  3. No difference

  4. Depends on the type of floor
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The total normal force you exert on the floor equals your weight (mg) in both cases, whether you're standing or lying down. This is a consequence of Newton's laws - the floor must push up with a force equal to your weight to support you. The difference is in pressure, not total force.

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