University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Fluid Mechanics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 389: Q12.5

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

For a vehicle with N wheels, each tire supports, on average, $\frac{1}{N}$ of the vehicle’s weight. The force on the road is the pressure multiplied by the contact area, so if the tire pressure is lowered, the vehicle sags, and the contact area rises as a result.
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