A540-newton woman can make dents in a hardwood floor wearing high-heeled shoes, yet if she wears
snowshoes, she can step effortlessly over soft snow without sinking in. explain why, using what you know
about pressure, force, and area.

How was the appointment of two consuls during the roman republic an example of a democratic principle? one consul represented patricians and one represented plebeians, so that all citizens had representation each consul had control over the same number of military legions, which prevented either one from a forceful takeover. consuls had to agree on all decisions, which prevented any one person from gaining too much power. consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the senate. quickly