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How much pressure does it take to break one strip of duct tape?

The pressure required to break a strip of duct tape will vary based on the brand and quality of the tape. On average, it may take around 20-30 pounds of force to break a standard strip of duct tape.


How much pressure does it take to break pencil?

It typically takes around 500-700 pounds of pressure to break a pencil. The exact amount can vary depending on the type of pencil and its thickness.


How much pressure to break a diamond?

Diamonds are extremely hard and have a high resistance to pressure. It would take approximately 600,000 atmospheres of pressure to break a diamond. This is equivalent to around 12 million pounds per square inch.


What is the most common instrument used to measure pressure in ductwork?

A duct blaster. The vents are all sealed up to prevent them from leaking. A duct blaster is a fan that pressurizes the duct system to find out how much it leaks. The leaks are then sealed as best as possible by the homeowner or a contractor and retested. An energy auditor will typically own a duct blaster, but be sure to ask. A complete energy audit generally costs between $400-700. Google energy auditors for your area and see if your local utilities offer a reduced rate for energy audits. If so, see if duct blasting is included. The actual gauge to measure the pressure or leakage is a manometer, these can be used with a duct blaster or a slightly different kind can be used to measure flow out of a particular duct.


How much pressure needed to break glass?

The pressure needed to break glass varies depending on the type and thickness of the glass. Generally, it takes about 10,000 pounds per square inch (psi) to break tempered glass, but can be significantly less for thinner or annealed glass. For safety glass, such as laminated glass, it can take even higher pressures to break due to its construction with multiple layers.

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How much pressure does it take to break one strip of duct tape?

The pressure required to break a strip of duct tape will vary based on the brand and quality of the tape. On average, it may take around 20-30 pounds of force to break a standard strip of duct tape.


How do you calculate duct size with area given?

if the area given is 100 square inches you can use 10" by 10" duct due to a black art known as aerodynamics or compressible fluid flow, you will get the same back pressure in a 10" diameter round duct and a 2" x 50" duct considerably more back pressure a nice manufactured 90 will take as much back pressure as 50' of duct a tight curved 90 will take as much as 100 feet of duct fans have a curve that goes from maximum cfm at no pressure to minimum cfm at max pressure the fan will require the most power when cfm * pressure is highest simple as rocket science i guess


How much pressure will broke a leg?

It all depends... you could fall the wrong way and break a leg ... or you could be stupid and add too much pressure and break it.


How much pressure is used to break the Hyman?

very little


How much pressure does it take to break the hymen?

50 psi


How much pressure does it take to break a nose?

the amount of pressure created when you face plant on concrete


How much force does it take to break your femur?

550 lbs. of pressure


Why do engine crankshafts break?

Engine crankshafts usually break when there is too much pressure on them. Some have flaws and may break under normal use.


How much pressure does it take to break pencil?

It typically takes around 500-700 pounds of pressure to break a pencil. The exact amount can vary depending on the type of pencil and its thickness.


How much does it take to break an elbow?

It takes about 7 pounds of pressure to break an elbow according to the UFC


Do underground water pipes break down because to much water?

No, they usually break because of age of pipe and pressure from above.


How much pressure to break a diamond?

Diamonds are extremely hard and have a high resistance to pressure. It would take approximately 600,000 atmospheres of pressure to break a diamond. This is equivalent to around 12 million pounds per square inch.