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Magicians are able to lie down on a bed of nails.

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To understand why magicians can lie down on a bed of nails without getting hurt, we need to consider the concept of pressure, which is defined as the force applied per unit area. Here’s a step-by-step explanation: ### Step 1: Understanding Pressure Pressure is calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Pressure} = \frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Area}} \] Where: - Pressure is measured in Pascals (Pa), - Force is the weight of the magician's body (in Newtons), ...
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