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What is the Physics of a can opener?

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The can opener uses material density (Steel is stronger than Paper because the molecules are more dense than those of paper) and force (N) to "push out" the molecules of tin (Can) "out of it's way". When certain amount of force is applied (Through the power of your arm) to the can opener, the force is transferred to the loose molecules of the can, effectively breaking the molecular bonds of the can. That is how things like paper or ropes are "cut". The more force and the larger the density, the better are the "cutting" properties of the cutting tool.

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