A nail penetrates into wood when hammered more easily than the hammer (if it misses the nail)because
A)the pressure of the nail on the wood is higher than the pressure of the hammer on the wood.
B)the force of the nail on the wood is higher than the force of the hammer on the wood.
C)Both of the above statements are true.

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The pressure is higher for the nail because it has a much smaller surface area compared to the hammer, leading to greater pressure for the same force applied.

A Nail Penetrates into Wood When Hammered More Easily Than