Why is it easier to pull out a nail with a long-handled hammer than with a short- handled hammer?

Well, honey, it's simple physics. With a long-handled hammer, you have more leverage which makes it easier to apply a greater force to pull out the nail. It's like trying to open a jar of pickles - you need that extra oomph to get the job done. So, ditch the short-handled hammer and grab yourself a long one for some easy nail-pulling action.