Why is it possible to drive a nail into a piece of wood with a hammer but it is not possible to push a nail in by hand?

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Hammer is a solid and rigid as compared to our arms. It will provide more force to the nail. Further, hammer provides much larger momentum than our hand.Therefore, it is eassy to put a nail using the hammer.

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Why is it possible to drive a nail into a piece of wood with a hammer but it is not possible to push a nail in by hand?

Hi, Hammer is a solid and rigid as compared to our arms. It will provide more force to the nail. Further, hammer provides much larger momentum than our hand.Therefore, it is eassy to put a nail using the hammer.

Hi,

Hammer is a solid and rigid as compared to our arms. It will provide more force to the nail. Further, hammer provides much larger momentum than our hand.Therefore, it is eassy to put a nail using the hammer.