Physics, asked by mogneshthrinesh, 1 year ago

why does the sharper side of a knife cuts more easily than the blunt side of it​

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Answered by dwithishetty31
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Answer: A sharp knife has a very thin edge to its blade. A sharp knife cuts objects better because due to its very thin edge, the force of our hand falls over very small area of the object producing a large pressure. And this large pressure cuts the object easily. On the other hand, a blunt knife has a thicker edge.

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Answered by KairavNandi
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Answer:

Here it is

Explanation:

The sharper side has a lesser area acting upon the body, and since area is inversely proportional to the pressure exerted, the sharper side of a knife cuts more easily then the blunt side of it, which has more area

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