Why are portholes typically round?
- Because a circle gives you the most area for the least perimeter.
- To spread out pressure on the the ships covering
- For easier and smoother entering from the outside
- They are circular by ancient tradition.
Answer
The correct answer is B) To spread out pressure on the the ships covering.
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