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Explain how a small nail may pierce an inflated car tyre

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Explain how a small nail may pierce an inflated car tyre

Question

A small nail may pierce an inflated car tyre and remain there without pressure reduction in the tyre. Explain the observation

Answer

Rubber is elastic and when a nail is pushed through it stretches and grips firmly the nail without allowing air leakage