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The edge of a knife is very thin, often a few molecules thick. The thin edge will then apply very high force per unit of area, splitting the material being cut, separating the molecules of the material being cut.
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∙ 13y agoA knife is sharp for 2 main reasons:
Increases the performance of it as knives are made to cut. The sharper the edge-the easier it splits material apart.
It is also for safety reasons. Dull knives requires more force to cut therefore the chances of slipping with them is greatly increased. Cuts from sharp knives also heal faster due to the cut being "cleaner".
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What is the sharp of a knife?
A sharp knife will cut/slash/chop easier.
Why is the sharp edge of a knife made very thin?
A sharp knife cuts much better than a blunt knife. A sharp knife is less likely skid off and cause an accidental wound.
Are leopards teeth sharp?
it is as sharp as a steak knife
Why is easier to cut an apple with sharp knife than a blunt knife?
A blunt knife tends to squash the fruit before cutting. A sharp knife will slice through the fruit without squashing. Less pressure is needed to slice with a sharp knife.
What does sharp as knife mean?
Sharp as a knife means smart. Just like not the sharpest knife in the drawer would be somebody who's not very smart
What does sharp as a knife mean?
Sharp as a knife means smart. Just like not the sharpest knife in the drawer would be somebody who's not very smart
Can you eat knife fish?
no because they are sharp like a knife
Does a dull knife causes more pain or a sharp knife?
A dull knife rips the skin, while a sharp knife (think scalpel) slices smoothly. A dull knife would be by far more painful.
Why is a blunt edge more dangerous than a sharp knife?
"The sharp knife goes where you send it, the dull knife goes where it wants" is a reminder to keep your edges sharp. The dull blade is deflected by a hard material.
Opposite of dull?
the opposite of dull is sharp. like "the dull knife and the sharp knife."=dull means boring and not fun.=
What are some sentences for sharp?
Be careful, that knife is sharp. Don't step on that sharp rock!
What is sharp and starts with 'k'?
Knife.
