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Why is easier to hammer a sharp nail into wood than a blunt one?

 
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Why is easier to hammer a sharp nail into wood than a blunt one?

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08/05/2021 12:22 pm
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Pressure = force / area.

Therefore, when we hammer a sharp nail, force acts on a smaller area, and it exerts more pressure on the nail.

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