A person weighing 200 pounds stands on snowshoes.If the area of each snowshoe is 400 square inches,the pressure on the snow is 0.25 psi.

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Pressure = Force/Area

The force exerted by the person on the snowshoes is their weight = 200 pounds.

Each snowshoe has an area of 400 square inches, so the total area of both snowshoes is 800 square inches.

Pressure = 200 pounds / 800 square inches = 0.25 psi

Therefore, the statement is true.

A Person Weighing 200 Pounds Stands on Snowshoes