O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · May/June 2025 · Q111 Mark
A hammer hits a nail into a piece of wood. [Figure 11.1 - Diagram of hammer hitting a nail] The weight of the nail is negligible. The hammer exerts a force FH and a pressure pH on the nail. The nail exerts a force FW and a pressure pW on the wood. How do these forces and pressures compare?
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AFW = FH, pW > pH
BFW = FH, pW < pH
CFW > FH, pW > pH
DFW > FH, pW < pH
✓ Correct answer
A: FW = FH, pW > pH
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