It is easier to cut an apple with a sharp knife than a blunt knife . Why?
TheRevenant01:
Pressure = Force/Area
Blunt knife , greater area , less pressure
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hey mate!
pressure = force/ area
as we know sharp knife have less area in contact with Apple as compared to blunt one.
that's why it Will create more pressure. .as compared to blunt knife.
#Phoenix
pressure = force/ area
as we know sharp knife have less area in contact with Apple as compared to blunt one.
that's why it Will create more pressure. .as compared to blunt knife.
#Phoenix
Effectively , we added the same ans.
Ok
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what you should know : Pressure = Force /Area
Assuming both are knives so exert equal force.
So , pressure is inversely proportional to area.
Blunt knife has greater area in contact and hence exerts lesser pressure as compared to a sharp knife.
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