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Question
A blacksmith hammers a hot piece of iron while making a tool. How does the force due to hammering affect the piece of iron?
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Solution
While making a tool, a blacksmith hits a hot piece of iron with a hammer. The muscular force applied due to the hitting, which is an example of contact force, stretches the piece of iron, causing a change in its shape.
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