Questions tagged [adhesion]
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Why does a sticker slowly peel off, but if it is pulled quickly it tears?
Anyone who has removed a sticker, knows that often they must be pulled off slowly, otherwise they tear. Why is this?
Ambrose Swasey
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Is increased paint adhesion after sanding the result of extra surface area?
Often surfaces are sanded before painting to increase adhesion of paint to the surface. I have never seen an explanation as to why this actually results in much stronger adhesion of paint to the substrate.
Is this increased adhesion actually the…
Sophie
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Why does glue solidifies when taken out of the container?
When you take a small portion of an adhesive, it solidifies after some time while the other part in the container remains in liquid state. Why does this happen?
Eyy boss
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