Physics
Give reasons for the following:
Hammer drives a nail into the wood only when it is lifted up and then struck.
Work, Energy & Power
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Answer
When a hammer is lifted it has potential energy due to its raised position and then when it is struck it drives the nail into the wood due to its potential energy.
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