Tyrannosaurus rex bite stronger than previously thought

Tyrannosaurus rex bite stronger than previously thought

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the use of laser scanners and computer models to digitize T Rex jaws and reconstruct jaw muscles to estimate bite force. Previous studies estimated the T Rex's bite force to be between 8,000 and 13,000 Newtons. However, a new study predicts a much higher bite force, ranging from 20,000 to 57,000 Newtons, comparable to the force of a medium-sized elephant sitting down.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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