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If you try to push 100 nails into someone, the force is distributed among all the nails, so each nail exerts a small amount of pressure. Hence, no piercing.

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Why can a man lie on a bed of nails without being hurt?

because they are strong! You don't have to be strong to lie on a bed of nails. The trick is a combination of pain control and physics. The pain control comes from the ability to ignore mild pain and the physics comes from the distance that the nails are spaced which evenly distributes the pressure of the weight put on them over a wide area which prevents the skin from being punctured. a bed of nails has lots of points that are close together -- there's a lot of surface area for the body to cover. Hundreds of nails support the weight of your body instead of just one. The resulting force is distributed over all of the nails, so you shouldn't be injured.


How much does 5 nails weigh after the second day on the sand?

The weight of the nails would not change after being on the sand for two days unless the sand gets stuck to the nails. Sand typically does not significantly add weight to objects unless it accumulates in large amounts.


How many pounds for 2033 roofing nails?

You would need around 10 pounds of roofing nails for 2033 nails based on the standard estimate of approximately 200 nails per pound.


7 nails have a mass of 50g . how many nails have a mass of 12 kg?

To find how many nails have a mass of 12 kg, we first need to convert the mass of 7 nails from grams to kilograms. The mass of 7 nails is 0.05 kg. To have a mass of 12 kg, you would need 240 nails (12 kg ÷ 0.05 kg/nail).


What will pick up aluminum nails?

A magnet will not pick up aluminum nails because aluminum is not magnetic. You would need to use a vacuum or a broom to pick up aluminum nails.

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Why an Indian fakir can lie on a bed of nails if there is a large number of nails?

An Indian fakir can lie on a bed of nails because the large number of nails distributes his weight evenly across their surfaces, reducing the pressure on any single point. This distribution prevents the nails from piercing his skin, as the force exerted on each nail is not enough to cause injury. Additionally, the fakir's training and mental focus may enhance his ability to endure discomfort, contributing to his impressive feat.


What is a Fakir bed?

i think its a bed of nails


Someone who sleeps on a bed of nails?

Fakir


What does fakir mean?

a fakir is a person who either swallows swords or walks on nails or pretty much does some crazy stuff and painful!


What can effect the large intestine?

nails


What figure of speech is used in this passage She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails It had a long strap and she carried it slung across her shoulder?

The beginning text of Thank You, Ma'am, by Langston Hughes: "She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails. It had a long strap, and she carried it slung across her shoulder." It uses hyperbole -- everything in it but hammer and nails. The image is a characterization in an indirect comparison (large woman; large purse).


How comes a fakir man can lie on a bed of nails with out getting hurt?

Because there are so many nails that each one only has to carry a little weight, small enough not to hurt the skin. It's like walking barefoot on gravel - uncomfortable but it doesn't hurt you. One piece, sticking up - that'd hurt though.


How many nails does an African elephant have?

There are normally 3 nails on each back foot and 3 on each front - totalling 12 nails on an elephant. Note that these are not actually toe nails in the typical sense and are not directly linked to the number of digits in the foot. Apparently, Asian elephants have 4 nails on the back feet and 4 on the front.


How many nails are in a 3.00 lb container if one dozen nails have a mass of 0.225 lb?

There are 160 nails in a 3.00 lb container. This can be calculated by converting the weight of one dozen nails (0.225 lb) into the number of dozens in 3.00 lbs (13.33 dozens) and then multiplying by 12 to find the total number of nails.


How is a claw hammer used?

A claw hammer is used mainly for hammering in large nails in construction work. It's claw is for straightening or pulling nails out.


What are facts about the Ramanujan's number?

That you count up in toe nails


How many nails in one pack?

The number of nails in one pack can vary widely depending on the type and size of the nails. For example, a typical pack of finishing nails might contain around 100 to 200 nails, while larger packs of bulk nails can have thousands. It's best to check the packaging for specific quantities.