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A wood hockey stick has less whip effect than a graphite stick and will break easier at the heel. A choice between the two is made based on a personal like or dislike by a player. Of course the price may also ome into the choice , as a graphite stick will cost as much as 4 times that of a wood stick.
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Is wood is harder than graphite?
No, generally graphite is softer than wood. Wood is composed of cellulose fibers and lignin that can make it harder than the carbon atoms in graphite, which are arranged in layers that can easily slide past each other.
What are the natural origins of the materailsused in a pencil?
The main materials are wood, rubber, graphite, and metal. The wood comes from trees. The rubber comes from petroleum and living trees. The graphite comes from carbon. And the metal comes from ores.
What kind of natural resources is there in a pencil?
A pencil is primarily made from wood, graphite, and clay. The wood is typically sourced from cedar trees, while the graphite and clay are mined from the earth. Additionally, the metal ferrule and eraser may contain resources such as aluminum and rubber, respectively.
What is used in pencils?
the lead is made of graphite (carbon) and the rest is either wood or plastic. Oh, and rubber for the eraser and metal for the eraser holder. Or, just graphite, plastic and rubber for a mechanical pencil :P
What elements are in pencils?
Pencils typically contain a graphite core and a wooden casing. The graphite core is the material that makes the marks when you write or draw with the pencil. The wooden casing holds the graphite core in place and provides a comfortable surface to grip.
