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Gravitation — Science STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceGravitation2 Marks
Question
Explain why, a nail has a pointed tip.
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Answer

A nail has a pointed tip, so that when it is hammered, the force of hammer is transferred to a very small area of wood creating a large pressure which pushes the nail into the wood.

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