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Gravitation — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceGravitation2 Marks
Question
Why does a sharp knife cut objects more effectively than a blunt knife?
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Answer

A sharp knife cuts objects easily because due to its very thin edge, the force of our hand falls on a very small area of the object producing large pressure.

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