Prince Rupert's Drop at 130,000 fps

Juste à admirer ou presque, même si l'explication technique du "comment ça marche" est intéressante.

Le principe: faire couler du verre en fusion dans de l'eau.  Il va se solidifier rapidement.
Cette "goutte" sera très résistante aux coups (le pourquoi dans la vidéo) ... mais dès qu'on brise un bout de la queue ...

Mystery of Prince Rupert's Drop at 130,000 fps - Smarter Every Day 86

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22 mars 2013

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