Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
You press a knife with . Its edge is long. Find the pressure under the edge when it is wide (sharp) and when it is wide (blunt). Why do we sharpen knives?
Pressure thrust area, , in pascals (). .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Sharp. Area : .
Step 2. Blunt. Area : .
Answer: against . A sharp edge has a tiny area, so the same push gives four times the pressure and cuts easily.
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