1. Paper cut physics.
- Author
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Conover, Emily
- Subjects
PAPER arts ,STARS ,RESEARCH personnel ,CHICKENS ,ASTRONOMERS - Abstract
This article from Science News explains the physics behind paper cuts. Researchers conducted experiments with a gelatin replica of human tissue and found that thin paper tends to buckle before it can cut, while thick paper typically indents the material but doesn't pierce it. The scientists identified a thickness of around 65 micrometers as the "sweet spot" for paper cuts. They also designed a 3-D printed tool called the Papermachete, which can act as a knife with low-cost replacement blades. Future research will focus on studying more realistic, finger-shaped materials. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024