The two thigh bones (femures), each of cross-sectional area $10 \,cm ^2$ support the upper part of a person of mass $50 \,kg$. The average pressure sustained by the femures is ........... $N / m ^2$

  • A

    $2.5 \times 10^5$

  • B

    $4 \times 10^5$

  • C

    $5 \times 10^5$

  • D

    $10^6$

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