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    5. why does the lead on bic pencils push in when you try to write?
    why does the lead on bic pencils push in when you try to write?

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    0  Views: 1883 Answers: 1 Posted: 11 years ago
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      Because you're applying too much pressure. Lead is very soft. There is only so much pressure that can be used within the pencil to keep it in place without breaking it. 

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