College Physics (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 9 - Solids and Fluids - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 347: 4

Answer

The trick lies in the fact that the body rests on large number of nails so when a person hits the anvil with a sledgehammer, the force gets distributed on the tip of large number of nails thus the pressure generated (force/area) is small and the nails do not pierce the woman's skin.

Work Step by Step

The trick lies in the fact that the body rests on large number of nails so when a person hits the anvil with a sledgehammer, the force gets distributed on the tip of large number of nails thus the pressure generated (force/area) is small and the nails do not pierce the woman's skin.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.