the claw
The simple machine used for removing a nail with a hammer is a lever. The hammer acts as the effort force, while the nail acts as the load. The fulcrum point is where the hammer applies force on the nail to remove it.
a hammer
Lever
lever
The part of the hammer that removes nails is a lever, specifically a claw hammer. The claw hammer has a curved, forked end that acts as a lever to help pry out nails. When the hammer is pushed down against the wood, the claw helps to lift the nail up and out.
A hammer being used to pull out a nail is an example of a lever. In this case, the hammer acts as a beam with the nail as the load and the point where the hammer pivots (the fulcrum) being the point where the claw of the hammer contacts the wood. This simple machine allows the user to exert a greater force on the nail, making it easier to remove.
Tu madre
If you are pulling a nail out of wood, you are using a lever as a simple machine. By applying force to one end of the lever (the nail), you are able to lift the nail out of the wood using the principle of torque.
A claw hammer
A nail is a simple machine. :DDD i learned that in tech today.
A wedge
A wedge