How Do Lasers Cut Through Metal Like It's Paper?

Laser cutting is like using a super bright flashlight that can melt or vaporize metal. Imagine holding a tiny, ultra-hot sun and shining it on paper, it burns through easily. Lasers work the same way but for metals. They shoot out very focused light, making the metal hot enough to cut right through it.

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  1. A laser cuts through a sheet of metal like it’s paper.
  2. A factory uses lasers to cut out car parts from thick metal sheets.
  3. A laser can also be used to engrave designs onto metal surfaces.

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