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Why does a sharp nail easily penetrate wood,but not a blunt nail


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Answer:

Force and pressure

Step-by-step explanation:

Pressure is inversely proportional to area

Or by using:

Force and pressure

Of course a burnt nail is “ scorched “ meaning it doesn’t have that much “ power “ or it an chip away

Force and pressure

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