Physics 5054 · O Level · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

Nail X is driven into wood. Nail Y is driven into the same wood using the same force. Which nail travels the greatest distance into the wood, and why?

  • AX; X produces greater pressure on the wood
  • BX; X produces smaller pressure on the wood
  • CY; Y produces greater pressure on the wood
  • DY; Y produces smaller pressure on the wood

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