Why is packing tape nearly impossible to tear when intact, but easily shreds if you cut the slightest nick into it?

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Why is packing tape nearly impossible to tear when intact, but easily shreds if you cut the slightest nick into it?

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Not an answer to your question but 3M makes a tearable packing tape. I don’t know if it will still splinter but when you tear it across it’s in a nice, clean, straight line. Also no longer needs a dispenser w/ serrated cutting edge. Total game changer.

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