Why is it easier to tear a paper towel when its wet?

thats a good question!
Answer:

Drying the paper out, was the last step in the paper making process, you are simply going backwards in the final process of solidification, hence it becomes less solid

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yup

Mei

As the paper absorbs the water, the fibers which are not woven but rather pressed together are lifted away from each other. How's that sound? I'm just pulling that one out of my____. I really have no clue.

Simple Freedom

because god made it that way

Matt

GO CELTICS, boston rules the world in sports this year!

Franz F

why cant humans just know it happens why do we always need to know how... just believe!!!

skylinez rule

Fibers are weakened by the water. They loose there tensile.

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Because it's moist?

unicorn

Because its made of paper!!!

Hismomma

It's easy either way.

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