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How far does a rubber band go?
It depends how stretchy the band is and how long you pull it back.
How do you construct a rubber band powered plane?
A rubber band is attached to any fixed surface of the car and then the other end is attached to the rear axle of the car. You wind the car up by turning the back tires but be sure and keep the tires from free spinning until you are ready for the car to go. When you let it go, the rubber band that has been stretched will unwind from the axle and force the cars tires to turn thus pushing the car forward.
Are rubber bands made of vulcanized rubber?
Although there were rubber bands made in the mid-19th century that were not vulcanized, they were not as flexible or as versatile as the ones that Stephen Perry began to mass-produce in England, using the vulcanized rubber developed by Goodyear. Rubber bands are not just to snap at your classmates. They come in all sizes and are used for bundling packages, holding back your hair, straightening your teeth, and exercising your muscles. The world's largest consumer of rubber bands is the United States Post Office. The resilient, elastic loops hold together bundles of mail, bouquets of flowers or stalks of celery. Tip: they last longer if you store them in the refrigerator. In 1845, Stephen Perry received a patent for the rubber band.
Advantages of vulcanization of rubber?
Vulcanized mats retain their "elastic memory." While all mats will stretch under load pressure, vulcanized mats will spring back to their original shape. Even after years of use, their softness and shape will remain the same. Vulcanized mats feature excellent flexibility, and can be handled and stacked without damage. They don't crumble or deteriorate from daily exposure to load pressure, moisture, chemicals, sun, or hot/cold extremes. Sharp cuts will bounce back, the surrounding vulcanized rubber will grip and create a seal. Vulcanized mats clean more thoroughly ... due to the non-porous surface.
Why are tires and tubes made of rubber?
Elasticity and durability combination. Many different materials were tried before hitting on latex rubber, then in 1895 Andre Michelin invented the pneumatic tire but never patented it. 1911 was the first successful pneumatic tire&tube. Charles Goodyear had invented and patented vulcanized rubber way back in 1844. yes, pre-civil war. Ford's first cars off the assembly line, in 1908, the Model T had solid hard rubber. They had tread patented by Frank Seiberling the same year. Nylon was experimented with-with limited success. The first tubeless tire was patented in 1903 by Goodyear Tire & Rubber but not approved by the US DOT for use on cars until the 1954 Packard. Synthetic rubber was patented by Benjamin Franklin Goodrich in 1937
How do you seal a bag with Velcro?
Velcro comes in different forms, some have sticky-back where you stick it on, or they have plain where you sew it on, it depends what your putting the Velcro on. They even have a Ty-rap style, these might be what your looking for. check in the hardware stores.
How do you put a silly band back together?
you could use rubber glue or tie it back together, DONT Stick IT IN THE MICROWAVE!!
Can i glue a piece of Velcro t0 the back of a plastic cell phone?
Can I attach a piece Velcro to the back of a cell phone (plastic?) with Elmer's glue?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Velcros?
velcro goes back to its normar size. velcro is hooks can break if there is too much wight.
Who brought velcro shoes back into style?
Tad Dalton of Orange Park, Florida brought velcro shoes back into style, slingshotting the trend into 21st century pop culture.
How can you close the back of the Snuggie?
Some have Velcro but if it doesnt buy a bathrobe instead
How can the nose of an airplane go up?
You pull the 'stick' back, which raises the elevator surface, forcing the tail down.
What is hook and loop on a hat?
The hook and loop on a hat is the velcro at the back, where it does up, the loop is the soft furry side of the velcro and the hook is the hard,scratchy side!
How do you remove velcro strip from carpet?
You heat the back of them with a hairdryer as you slowly pull it off.
What are adjustable hats?
They are hats that you can adjust the size of by either using velcro or a brass slider on the back.
How do you remove velcro glue strips from carpet?
You heat the back of them with a hairdryer as you slowly pull it off.
How do you get a hamster water bottle to stick to an flat wall?
Get the velcro with the sticky back. Stick one side to the back of the bottle, soft facing out. Stick the other piece to the wall, rough facing out. then just stick the bottle on the wall! It can be taken on and off easily for refillings, cleanings, etc.
