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Which is stronger, a rope made of 100,000 hairs or a same-sized giant single hair? I know this question might be a bit ridiculous but I really want to know. I think the rope of 100,000 hairs is stronger.
Jgxt said:Yes because if 1 hair breaks, it does harms the others but when there is a small cut or some defect in the large one, it may stretch and get bigger and bigger resulting in breaking of the giant hair.
Mohd Abdullah said:Which is stronger, a rope made of 100,000 hairs or a same-sized giant single hair? I know this question might be a bit ridiculous but I really want to know. I think the rope of 100,000 hairs is stronger.
DiracPool said:From:http://www.ehow.com/info_8223598_difference-stranded-wire-solid-wire.html
In general, stranded wire versus solid wire comes down to a question of flexibility versus strength. Because the individual strands of a wire are more flexible, stranded wire can be bent and twisted more easily where solid-core wire would develop metal fatigue and eventually break. On the other hand, solid core wire is stronger than stranded wire, so any applications in which strength is important call for solid wiring.
Read more: http://www.ehow.com/info_8223598_difference-stranded-wire-solid-wire.html#ixzz2YADHDNEx
Mohd Abdullah said:So the rope of 100,000 hairs is stronger than a same-sized giant single hair, isn't it?
DiracPool said:Not according to that link. "Stranded" is equivalent to your 10,000 hairs, and they are saying that the solid wire is stronger than the stranded wire. That is only one reference, though, and it relates to wire, not string.
Kosh Naranek said:Depends on how you envision the structure of the giant size hair. A hair does not have a uniform composition, it consists of coaxial layers of different strength. So is reasonable to assume that surface forces contribute significantly to the strength of the hair.
Thus if you increase the size of the hair, its strength should partly proportional to its radius, and partially proportional to its cross section area (i.e. radius squared).
However, by bundling several hairs together you will get a much larger surface increase, so if surface forces are dominant, this will be stronger.
The strength of a rope is determined by its material, construction, and diameter. Materials such as nylon, polyester, and steel are commonly used for their high strength-to-weight ratios. The way the rope is constructed also plays a role, as braided and twisted ropes have different strengths. Finally, the diameter of the rope affects its strength, with thicker ropes being stronger than thinner ones.
The strength of a rope is measured in terms of its breaking strength, which is the maximum weight or force that the rope can withstand before breaking. This is usually measured in pounds or kilograms.
In general, a rope made of 100k hairs will be stronger than a single hair. This is because the strength of a rope is determined by the combined strength of all its individual strands. As such, a rope made of many hairs will have a higher breaking strength than a single hair, even if the individual hairs are the same material and diameter.
Yes, a single hair can hold a small amount of weight. However, its strength is significantly lower compared to a rope made of 100k hairs. The exact weight that a single hair can hold will depend on its material, diameter, and condition. In general, human hair is not very strong and can only hold a few grams of weight before breaking.
Yes, there are several factors that can affect the strength of a rope. These include the type and quality of the material used, the construction and diameter of the rope, and any external factors such as exposure to sunlight, chemicals, or abrasion. Over time, a rope may also weaken due to wear and tear, causing its strength to decrease.