How many pounds of pressure would it take to rip off a human ear?

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How many pounds of pressure would it take to rip off a human ear?

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Last updated Aug 21 2016.

McGruff

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McGruff

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Trying to steer away from the "useless facts" lists, I found this handy little bit of information:

"The human ear will rip off with the same effort it takes to rip 12 sheets of regular bond paper. Turn your face away to avoid blood spatter."

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/37lmji/how_hard_would_you_have_to_punch_someone_for/?st=is5368xf&sh=42774d00

Response last updated by postcards2go on Aug 21 2016.
Oct 26 2007, 8:21 PM

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jmbsonic55
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jmbsonic55

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It takes 8 pounds of pressure to rip off a human ear.

http://www.georgiamountainkravmaga.com/amounts-of-force-needed-to

Response last updated by postcards2go on Aug 21 2016.
Oct 26 2007, 7:14 PM

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davejacobs
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davejacobs
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Answer has 5 votes.

It can't be done using pressure. It would need shear force to rip, or pure tension to pull off an ear.

This explains the difference:

http://www.brantacan.co.uk/stress.htm

Oct 27 2007, 1:35 AM

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