HiddenLogic on Instagram: "The Secret Paperclip Trick to Unlock Handcuffs 📎🔓 Did you know handcuffs can withstand over 900kg of force? 😲 Most people think you just turn the key, but it’s actually a two-step process. Here is the science behind how they lock and how a simple paperclip can open them (if the side pin isn't pushed!). #Handcuffs #LifeHacks #SurvivalSkills #Mechanics #Education"

technologys on Instagram: "Handcuffs are mechanical restraints used to limit a person's wrist movement by locking both wrists close together. Each cuff has a ratchet mechanism with small teeth that allow it to tighten in one direction but not loosen without a key. When the cuff is closed around the wrist, the teeth engage with a spring-loaded pawl that locks it securely. A double-lock feature can also be activated to prevent the cuff from tightening further, ensuring safety and comfort. Handcuff