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A sharp nail pierces more easily through wood than a blunt nail. What is the reason?

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The surface area of the sharp tip of a nail is very small. Hence the pressure that it can exert on the wood is very great. That is why it pierces easily. For a blunt nail, the surface area of the tip is greater. Hence it can exert only a small amount of pressure.

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