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Question
Explain why, the tip of a sewing needle is sharp.
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Solution
The tip of a sewing needle is sharp because the area under the pointed end of the sharp needle is very small. Pressure exerted by a sharp needle is more on the cloth and can pierce easily through the cloth.
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