A sharp knife enables us to cut through things more easily because __________________.

Answer: B. the pressure exerted is greater when the same force is used

Pressure depends on the force applied and the area over which the force acts. A sharp knife has a very small edge area. When the same force is applied on a smaller area, the pressure increases. Therefore, a sharp knife exerts greater pressure and cuts materials more easily.

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