How Much Weight Could Rapunzel’s Tresses Hold?
Many of us have watched Disney’s Tangled, where Rapunzel goes on a rogue adventure with Flynn Rider to see the floating lights. But, have you ever wondered how much weight your hair could hold if it was as long as Rapunzel’s?
Rapunzel’s Hair Strength
Rapunzel in Disney’s Tangled has about 70 feet of hair. Therefore, she uses her asset in convenient ways, such as for lifting things (and people) and swinging.
In fact, she also uses her tresses to trap Flynn Rider in her tower! First, she flings him into her wardrobe in order to hide him from Mother Gothel. Then, Rapunzel ties him up in it, so Flynn will promise to take her to see the lanterns.
Although Rapunzel’s magical hair is fiction, it may have the strength to lift a person according to science. A single strand of human hair may hold up to 3.5 ounces, that’s pretty strong!
What Makes Hair So Strong?
Protein keratin makes hair, and each strand has three strong layers. On average, humans have about 150,000 strands of hair on their heads.
Hence, healthy hair is so strong that it can hold up to 13 tons. That is the weight of about two elephants!
Antics Not Far-Fetched
Therefore, assuming that Rapunzel really could grow 70-feet worth of hair, then she could (potentially) do all the things with it that we watch in the film. Imagine skipping the steps and going downstairs a hair-fully wild ride!
So, how much weight could Rapunzel’s hair hold? According to science, a lot!
Article Information: grunge.com
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