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Explain the following :

a. Why can't we hammer a nail by its head on the wood?

b. A sharp knife cuts better than a blunt knife. Why? [3 MARKS]

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we know that pressure = ForceArea
a. The head of the nail has a larger area than the tip so the pressure is reduced if we try to push the head into the wood.
b. A sharp knife has a lesser surface area than blunt one, so, a sharp knife applies a greater pressure when used for cutting.


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