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If the area of contact is halved, while keeping force constant, the pressure will:
ABe halved
BRemain same
CBe doubled
DBe quadrupled
✓ Correct Answer: C — Be doubled
Pressure is inversely proportional to area (P = F/A). If area is halved, pressure is doubled.
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