Question

It is easier to cut with a sharp knife than with a blunt one because

Answer 1

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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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Answer 2

The pressure exerted by the sharp knife is more than the blunt one as it occupies less surface area than the blunt knife