Which Cart Sinks Less in Rainy Weather: Wide or Thin Wheels?

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In rainy weather, a cart with wide wheels sinks less into soft ground compared to one with narrow wheels due to the distribution of weight over a larger surface area. This distribution reduces the pressure exerted on the ground, preventing the wheels from sinking as much. The concept of pressure is key to understanding this phenomenon. Wider wheels effectively spread the cart's weight, making them more suitable for soft, muddy conditions. Therefore, wide wheels are advantageous for maintaining stability in wet environments.
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hi, this is my question:

A farmer has two carts. The carts have the same weight, but one has four narrow wheels and the other has four wide wheels. In rainy weather, which cart sinks less into soft ground, and why?

would it be the wide wheels because the weight is spread?
 
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Hi andyboy179, welcome to PF. That answer sounds good to me. What do we call the distribution of weight over area?
 
Mapes said:
Hi andyboy179, welcome to PF. That answer sounds good to me. What do we call the distribution of weight over area?

thanks for answering, is it pressure?
 
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