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

Why it was recommended

High speed video of one of these things exploding. Kinda blew my mind.

Strong recommendationnate_meurer · Original

What it covers

Smarter Every Day films Prince Rupert's drops, tempered glass drops, in high-speed slow motion at 130,000 fps. It shows how the drop's heavy internal stress lets the head. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel
SmarterEveryDay
Length
6 min 39 sec
Year
2013
Open on YouTube

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