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The hammer and handle are travelling downward at speed. The hard surface brings the handle to a complete stop ie changes it's velocity. The handle, due to inertia, continue

s downwards until the friction between the hammer head and the handle bring the hammer head to a complete stop.

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Q: The head of a hammer can be tightened onto the wooden handle by banging the bottom of the handle against a hard surface?
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