Did you know you can cut glass underwater with just a pair of scissors? Although this might seem impossible, it is explained by a physical concept called the Rehbinder Effect. This effect reduces the hardness of certain materials when they come into contact with an active molecular film on their surface, allowing cuts that would otherwise be impossible.
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Boris Rehbinder, a Russian scientist, first described this phenomenon. It involves changes in material properties due to molecular interactions at the surface. When an active surface, like water, touches a rigid material, it can significantly reduce its hardness. In the case of glass, this makes cutting easier, even underwater.
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The Rehbinder Effect provides a fascinating explanation for this unusual occurrence. The right conditions, such as water and molecular interaction, make it possible to cut glass underwater with scissors. This phenomenon shows how materials can behave in surprising ways depending on their environment.
