Which of the two identical pyramids is exerting the most pressure on the floor?

1) A
2) B
3) both the same

The reason for this is that
4) they both have the same weight.
5) the heaviest part of the pyramid is closer to the floor.
6) the weight is distributed over a smaller area.
7) the weight is distributed over a larger area.


Answer: 2, 6

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