When we stand on loose sand, our feet go deep into the sand but when we lie down on the sand our body does not go that deep in the sand. Why?

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Giovanna Kramer

Physics

14 July, 05:42

When we stand on loose sand, our feet go deep into the sand but when we lie down on the sand our body does not go that deep in the sand. Why?

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Irvin Preston · Answer 1

When you lay down your weight is distributed over a much larger surface area than while standing. You are putting a much greater force on a much smaller area standing.