'Wall Paper Peeling Mystery' Explained By Physicists

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Sat, 05/10/2008 - 17:30

When you try to remove adhesive paper from a surface, you inevitably get a pointy flap, while what you want is to remove the entire piece.

Physicists have finally explained the physics behind this frustrating experience.


 

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