Multiple choice

Some villagers were carrying heavy pots on their heads back to their homes. Many of them complained that their heads ached badly due to the weight. A clever person among them suggested that they should remove their shirts, roll it and place it on their heads like a ring to carry the heavy pots. When this was done, the weight on their heads seemed easier to carry. What is the correct explanation for this?

  1. By doing this, the weight of the pots decreased.

  2. The weight would be equally distributed along the ring of the rolled up cloth.

  3. Since the position of pots was a bit elevated, the pressure was reduced.

  4. Wind speed decreased the pressure of the weight.

  5. They got some rest while rolling up their shirts.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The weight will be equally distributed along the ring, i.e. it will be distributed along a wider area than being concentrated at a single point on the head. Thus, the pressure decreases.

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