The screech when peeling tape is tiny supersonic sound bursts

The screeching of peeling tape is a familiar albeit annoying sound. However, despite decades of study, its source has remained elusive. The peeling of adhesive tape from a solid surface is known to progress with a stick-slip mechanism. Indeed, numerous studies investigated the chaotic trajectory of these motions and the associated pulling forces, which is … Continue reading "The screech when peeling tape is tiny supersonic sound bursts"