Bulletproof Vests: How Strong Fibers Stop Bullets

The video explains bulletproof vests, also known as body armors, detailing their types, materials, and mechanisms. Soft vests are common among police, while hard plate vests are used by the army. Key materials include Kevlar and Vectran, which are woven into dense nets to absorb bullet energy. The vests disperse bullet impact energy laterally, reducing penetration. Hard pieces deflect bullets, while soft armor traps them.

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