Given a constant pressure, the greater the radius of the vessel, the greater the tension on the vessel walls.

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According to Laplace's law, tension on the vessel wall is directly proportional to the pressure inside the vessel and the radius of the vessel. Therefore, at a constant pressure, an increase in the radius of the vessel will result in an increase in the tension on the vessel walls.

Given a Constant Pressure, the Greater the Radius of the Vessel