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Close-up cuts: Copper and aluminum wires, a pencil, and a steel bolt

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Turn the sound up for the sound effects in this one-minute macro video of simple stuff being cut. The Objects: A copper wire, a pencil, a steel bolt, and an aluminum wire. Those zooms are impressive.

cutting a copper wire
cutting a copper wire, up-close view
Explore more videos about copper:
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The surprising interactions between copper and neodymium magnets

Then watch these related macro close-ups:
• Everyday Objects In Macro
• An up close look at fingerprints and sweat glands
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• The Amazing Life of Sand, a Deep Look video

Plus, an activity: Turn your smartphone into a digital microscope for around $10.

via The Awesomer.

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