How can a one-ton car drive over a person’s foot and not cause any significant damages?
In: Physics
The car has four tires, so each one only holds up 500 pounds. If that weight is spread out over an area, the pressure could be low. This is how the air in the tire holds up the car at only a couple of atmospheres of pressure. In the right geometry, with the right support under it, a person’s foot might be able to withstand a couple atmospheres of extra pressure.
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