Two boys X and Y each have the same total weight and are standing on soft ground.
Which boy is more likely to sink into the soft ground and
why?
boy more
likely to sink
pressure on soft
ground
А
Х
larger than Y
B
Х
smaller than Y
C
Y
larger than X
D
Y
smaller than X​

the child with the smallest area will be the one who sinks

Explanation:

The child who will sink to the ground is the one who exerts the greatest pressure on the ground, even though the force, which in this case is equal to the weight, is equal.

Pressure is defined by

           P = F / A

in this case the strength of the children is their weight

           F = W

           P = W / A

therefore the pressure changes are in the area of ​​contact with the ground, the child with the smallest area will be the one who sinks