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How is pressure related to the sharpness of a knife and

Chapter 11, Problem 8

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How is pressure related to the sharpness of a knife and its ability to cut?

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Problem 8CQ

How is pressure related to the sharpness of a knife and its ability to cut?

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Solution 8CQ:

Step 1 of 2:-

        The goal is to show that how the sharpness of a knife is helpful in cutting.

        Pressure is defined as, the force per unit area.

        Mathematically,

        -------------------(1)

        Here is the force and is the area of contact.

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