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How is pressure related to the sharpness of a knife and
Chapter 11, Problem 8(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 8CQ
How is pressure related to the sharpness of a knife and its ability to cut?
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QUESTION:
Problem 8CQ
How is pressure related to the sharpness of a knife and its ability to cut?
ANSWER:
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,
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Here is the force and is the area of contact.