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It is easier to chop with a sharp knife then with a blunt one​

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sharp knife has an edge that can chop better
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The pressure exerted by the sharp knife edge is more than that exerted by the blunt one because the area on which force is exerted with a sharp knife is very small. Thus, it is easier to cut with the former than with the latter.

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