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As v know that more area results into less pressure..Sledges have larger area bcoz of which they easily slide on the snow without sinking. So ,sledges are not provided wid wheels
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause then they would be wagons.
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American dog used to pull sledges?
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