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Take a pencil sharpened at one end and press it between your fingers. Which end will hurt more and why?

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To solve the question, "Take a pencil sharpened at one end and press it between your fingers. Which end will hurt more and why?" we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Structure of the Pencil A pencil has two ends: one is sharpened (the pointed end) and the other is flat (the eraser end). The sharp end has a smaller surface area compared to the flat end. ### Step 2: Apply the Concept of Pressure Pressure is defined as the force applied per unit area. The formula for pressure (P) is: \[ P = \frac{F}{A} \] ...
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