TIL wood, aluminum and steel all have the same strength to weight ratios. It is their strength to BULK ratios that are different. - Upgoat

TIL wood, aluminum and steel all have the same strength to weight ratios. It is their strength to BULK ratios that are different.
submitted by Crackinjokes to science 2.9 yearsJun 16, 2022 07:26:02 ago (+13/-0) (www.zenithair.com)
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[ - ] IfuckedYerMum 0 points 2.9 yearsJun 16, 2022 12:36:57 ago (+0/-0)

A kilogram of steel is heavier than a kilogram of feathers. Proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fC2oke5MFg

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[ - ] Thought_Criminal 0 points 2.9 yearsJun 16, 2022 14:32:11 ago (+0/-0)

Found the commie.

[ - ] Teefinyomouf 2 points 2.9 yearsJun 16, 2022 11:03:39 ago (+2/-0)

This is a very informal assessment and it's only approximately correct within perhaps a factor of 3 or so.

Here's another one that's strangely true: Concrete is five to eight times more elastic than steel. (modulus of elasticity)

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