One of the more mysterious specifications relating to duct tape is a number called “tensile strength“. Tensile strength is a measurement that determines how hard you can pull on a piece of tape before it breaks.

When the Myth Busters wanted to build a bridge from duct tape, they first had to measure it’s tensile strength.

Here’s a link to their video.

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