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Physics · L2 · Snowshoe vs Boot Heel: Same Force, Different Pressure

The same body weight pushes down through a boot heel and a snowshoe — but spreading it over a bigger area changes whether you sink.

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Same body weight (force)Standing in a narrow boot heelStanding in a wide snowshoeSmall contact areaLarge contact areaHigh pressure on the snowLow pressure on the snowBoot sinks into the snowSnowshoe stays on top 🥾

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