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What is the primary reason a sharp needle pierces the skin more easily than a blunt object with the same force?

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Pressure is defined as force per unit area (P = F/A). A sharp needle has a smaller contact area, resulting in higher pressure for the same force, making it easier to penetrate the skin compared to a blunt object with a larger area.

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