Pressure in Solids
 

Pressure in Solids problem 7


A nail is pressed between your thumb and the index finger with a force of . The nail head has a surface area of .


  • How much pressure do you feel in your finger on the head of the nail?

  • What is the pressure under the tip of the nail if its surface area is 30 times less than the head of the nail?


 

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