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Pins and nails are made to have ponted e...

Pins and nails are made to have ponted end because

A

it transmits very small pressure

B

it transmits a large pressure

C

it provide a large area

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
B
Pointed ends have very small area therefore transmits a large pressure.
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