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Chapter 11: Q9CQ (page 394)

Why does a dull hypodermic needle hurt more than a sharp one?

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A dull hypodermic needle has more surface area than a sharp needle so more force need to be applied.

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01

Finding difference between dull hypodermic needle and sharp needle

The surface area of a sharp needle is small compared to that of a dull hypodermic needle. Since pressure is the force applied per unit area, pressure will be more acute because of this, as pressure and area are inversely related.

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Explaining the reason behind the larger pain caused by dull hypodermic needle

Inserting a dull needle is more painful than inserting a sharp one. Because pressure will be less in a dull needle, more force will have to be applied to puncture the skin. In the case of a sharp needle, it will puncture easily.

So, the larger surface area of a dull hypodermic needle hurts more than a sharper needle.

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