Question

Why is it easierto push a nail in a wooden plank through its pointed end

Answer 1

It wrks on a simple principle that the less the surface area the more will be the pressure . so if the end is not pointed it would b difficult to push it as it's surface area is more

Answer 2

Hey
The force which is applied is very low and pressure is more bcuz of it surface area bcuz it has very low surface area to its point.