The Difference a Heel Can Make - Calculating Pressure from a Shoe

In this video, I walk you through a problem from Giancoli Physics, focusing on estimating the pressure exerted by different types of heels. We start with the definition of pressure and how to calculate it using force and area. I encourage you to try the calculations yourself and see what results you get. The first part involves a pointed heel, while the second part compares it to a wider heel, illustrating the concept of pressure distribution. Please make sure to check your answers and let me know what you find! Giancoli AP Edition 7th Edition, Chapter 10 (Fluids), Problem 9