Question

Why is it easier to hammer a sharp nail into wood than a blunt one

Answer 1

it is easier to hammer a sharp nail into wood than a blunt one because of the property of thrust.it is a force perpendicular or vertical which apply on object.

Answer 2

 it easier to hammer a sharp nail into wood than a blunt one because the surface area if the sharp nail is less than than of blunt one

less the surface area more the pressure