Answer to Question #269522 in Physics for Kev

Question #269522

In tearing a plastic bag from a roll, it is easier to do by a quick jerk. Why?

Expert's answer

Because it the impulse applied during a shorter time causes a greater force:

"F=\\Delta I\/t."

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