Application of pressure in solids practice exercise 4

At a sugarcane collection point, cane is loaded on thin rails, which start bending. How can the pressure on the rails be reduced?

At a sugarcane collection point, cane is loaded on thin rails, which start bending. How can the pressure on the rails be reduced?  (1mark)

At a sugarcane collection point, cane is loaded on thin rails, which start bending. How can the pressure on the rails be reduced?  (1mark)

At a sugarcane collection point, cane is loaded on thin rails, which start bending. How can the pressure on the rails be reduced?  (1 mark)

A gas delivery company in Nairobi transports heavy gas cylinders. They notice that the metal stands on the truck bed leave deep dents. What should they do to prevent this?

A gas delivery company in Nairobi transports heavy gas cylinders. They notice that the metal stands on the truck bed leave deep dents. What should they do to prevent this?  (1mark)

A gas delivery company in Nairobi transports heavy gas cylinders. They notice that the metal stands on the truck bed leave deep dents. What should they do to prevent this?  (1mark)

A gas delivery company in Nairobi transports heavy gas cylinders. They notice that the metal stands on the truck bed leave deep dents. What should they do to prevent this?  (1 mark)

A bed with thin legs leaves marks on a soft floor. What could help prevent this?

A bed with thin legs leaves marks on a soft floor. What could help prevent this?  (1mark)

A bed with thin legs leaves marks on a soft floor. What could help prevent this?  (1mark)

A school in Kisii stores maize in sacks stacked on the floor. Over time, the sacks leave deep marks on the wooden surface. Which change best reduces the pressure?

A school in Kisii stores maize in sacks stacked on the floor. Over time, the sacks leave deep marks on the wooden surface. Which change best reduces the pressure? (1mark)

A school in Kisii stores maize in sacks stacked on the floor. Over time, the sacks leave deep marks on the wooden surface. Which change best reduces the pressure? (1mark)

A school in Kisii stores maize in sacks stacked on the floor. Over time, the sacks leave deep marks on the wooden surface. Which change best reduces the pressure? (1 mark)

A farmer is pushing a wheelbarrow full of manure on soft muddy ground. The narrow wheels sink into the soil. What can he do to reduce sinking?

A farmer is pushing a wheelbarrow full of manure on soft muddy ground. The narrow wheels sink into the soil. What can he do to reduce sinking?  (1mark)

A farmer is pushing a wheelbarrow full of manure on soft muddy ground. The narrow wheels sink into the soil. What can he do to reduce sinking?  (1mark)

A farmer is pushing a wheelbarrow full of manure on soft muddy ground. The narrow wheels sink into the soil. What can he do to reduce sinking?  (1 mark)

Wanjiku is going to fetch firewood after the rains. Which type of shoe will reduce her chances of sinking into the soft mud?

Wanjiku is going to fetch firewood after the rains. Which type of shoe will reduce her chances of sinking into the soft mud?  (1mark)

Wanjiku is going to fetch firewood after the rains. Which type of shoe will reduce her chances of sinking into the soft mud?  (1mark)

Wanjiku is going to fetch firewood after the rains. Which type of shoe will reduce her chances of sinking into the soft mud?  (1 mark)

When constructing a water tower, engineers in Makueni use a wide concrete base. Why is this important?

When constructing a water tower, engineers in Makueni use a wide concrete base. Why is this important?  (1mark)

When constructing a water tower, engineers in Makueni use a wide concrete base. Why is this important?  (1mark)

When constructing a water tower, engineers in Makueni use a wide concrete base. Why is this important?  (1 mark)

Why do people in rural Kenya prefer carrying water containers on their backs using wide straps rather than thin ropes?

Why do people in rural Kenya prefer carrying water containers on their backs using wide straps rather than thin ropes?  (1mark)

Why do people in rural Kenya prefer carrying water containers on their backs using wide straps rather than thin ropes?  (1mark)

Why do people in rural Kenya prefer carrying water containers on their backs using wide straps rather than thin ropes?  (1 mark)

Why does the artisan place the metal on a solid surface before hammering?

Why does the artisan place the metal on a solid surface before hammering as shown below?  (1mark)

Why does the artisan place the metal on a solid surface before hammering as shown below?  (1mark)

Why does the artisan place the metal on a solid surface before hammering as shown below?  (1mark)

Why does the artisan place the metal on a solid surface before hammering as shown below?  (1mark)

Why is a folded cloth placed on the head before carrying a heavy sack?

Why is a folded cloth placed on the head before carrying a heavy sack?   (1mark)

Why is a folded cloth placed on the head before carrying a heavy sack?   (1mark)

Why is a folded cloth placed on the head before carrying a heavy sack?   (1 mark)