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    Question

    When we apply a muscular force with a hammer, which

    other force fixes the nail in the wall?
    A Magnetic force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Friction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Electrostatic force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Spring force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    When you apply a muscular force with a hammer to drive a nail into a wall, the force that primarily fixes the nail in the wall is friction . As the nail penetrates the wall, frictional forces between the nail and the material of the wall resist the nail's movement, helping to hold it in place. Additionally, the normal force from the wall material, which acts perpendicular to the surface of the nail, also contributes to keeping the nail fixed by increasing the frictional force.

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