Question

Why is the tip of an allpin made sharp?
ICSE Class 9 Physics Chapter Pressure in Fluids and Atmospheric Pressure

Answer 1

If the tip of the alpin will be sharp, then the alpin will have a less area. So, when we attach the alpin on the surface, by applying less force on the alpin more pressure will be felt by the surface because the area of contact is inversely proportional to the pressure.