You are given two buckets of the same size. You are asked to carry a bucket full of water. Which one would you choose?
a. A bucket with broad handle
b. A bucket with thin handle
Explain.
2006-11-28 23:43:54 · 5 answers · asked by Grace 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Broad. Less pressure. Same work.
2006-11-29 00:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Askhole Ninja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bucket with broad handle.
a wider area to hold on means that pressure acting on my hand would be reduced as Pressure = Force /Surface Area.
Since the force acting downwards is the weight of the bucket, the downward force is a constant.
when surface area between the hand and handle increases, the pressure on the hand would be reduced
2006-11-29 02:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by superlaminal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bucket with broad handle exerts lesser pressure on the hand and is therefore more comfortable to carry and wont hurt you.
2006-11-29 00:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by SAREK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd choose the bucket with the broad hanlde since the area of the handle in your fist is bigger - that means less weight/area presses in your hand, but all in all it doesn't matter since the weight you have to carry remains the same - it's the same work;
you have a better grip on it since the forces of static friction has more area...
Per area of your hand you have to apply less force on the handle- but since your arm has to carry the weight anyways it doesn't really matter that much
2006-11-28 23:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by doctor who 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely the one with broader handle- as long as it is easy to grip, ie.
more width= less pressure on any point for same weight- so cuts lesser into your flesh and skin.
pressure= force/ area
2006-11-29 00:11:41 · answer #5 · answered by kapilbansalagra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋