Physics
A rectangular cement block has length, breadth and height of 60 cm, 30 cm and 15 cm respectively. Identify the correct position of the block and pressure exerted by it on the ground.
- Minimum pressure is exerted when breadth and height form the base.
- Maximum pressure is exerted when breadth and height form the base.
- Maximum pressure is exerted when length and breadth form the base.
- Minimum pressure is exerted when length and height form the base.
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