💪Spider silk is proven to be twice as strong as steel in a density test.
🕷️The team used 25,000 strands of spider silk collected from 42 spiders over five weeks for the test.
🔬Testing materials in large-scale experiments yields more accurate results.
🌊The strength of spider silk is determined by its ability to hold water weight without breaking.
🎉The results of the test confirm the long-standing scientific myth that spider silk is stronger than steel.
How was the strength of spider silk tested?
—The strength of spider silk was tested by comparing it to the strength of a steel wire of the same mass using a water weight test.
How many strands of spider silk were used in the test?
—A total of 25,000 strands of spider silk collected from 42 spiders over five weeks were used in the test.
What is the significance of testing materials in large-scale experiments?
—Testing materials in large-scale experiments allows for more accurate results and reliable conclusions.
What determines the strength of spider silk?
—The strength of spider silk is determined by its ability to hold water weight without breaking.
Does the test confirm the myth that spider silk is stronger than steel?
—Yes, the results of the test confirm the long-standing scientific myth that spider silk is indeed stronger than steel.
00:07Spider silk is about to be tested against steel to determine which is stronger.
00:19The team collects 25,000 strands of spider silk for the test.
01:07A special test rig is prepared to compare the strength of spider silk and steel.
02:09The steel wire starts stretching under the weight of water, while the spider silk remains intact.
03:06The spider silk surpasses the holding power of the steel wire.
04:08The spider silk holds 26 pounds of water, while the steel wire holds only 12.5 pounds.
04:52The test confirms the long-standing scientific myth that spider silk is stronger than steel.
05:41No spiders were harmed during the filming of this episode.
