Imagine That the Metal Head of a Hammer Is Loose

question 88

Multiple Choice

Imagine that the metal head of a hammer is loose. In order to get the hammerhead tight again you should

• A) drop the hammer on its side from some given height.
• B) drop the hammer with the handle end down.
• C) drop the hammer with the head end down.
• D) It makes no difference how you drop the hammer, the head will be tightened.
• E) It makes no difference how you drop the hammer, the head will not be tightened.

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