Do kicks generally do more damage than punches? If so, why?

Not trying to condone violence or anything but I'm just curious

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Yes, because the leg muscles are larger and stronger than the arm muscles, and because there is more weight behind a properly executed kick than a punch. But that being said, it is easier to hit a critical area like the head, face, and chest with a punch than it is with a kick, meaning punches may still do more damage because of where you hit.