Which tool is a large, heavy hammer used for breaking rocks and driving fence posts?

• A. Sledge Hammer
• B. Curved Claw Hammer
• C. Chipping Hammer
• D. Circular Saw

Answer: (A)

The large, heavy hammer used for breaking rocks and driving fence posts is the sledge hammer. Its oversized head and long handle let you deliver powerful, well-controlled blows, making it ideal for breaking hard material and driving posts into the ground. Other tools aren’t suited for this heavy impact: the curved claw hammer is designed for nail work in wood, not breaking rock or driving posts; the chipping hammer (often pneumatic) is a smaller tool used to chip away masonry or remove coatings; and a circular saw is meant for cutting materials, not hammering.