Physics
Why do camels or elephants have broad feet?
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The broad feet of camels and elephants increases the surface of the feet in contact with the ground. This reduces the pressure exerted on the ground as pressure is inversely proportional to surface area.
Thus, this helps camels to walk easily on the desert sand without their feet sinking in it. The large body weight of elephants is supported by their broad feet helping them to move around comfortably.
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