Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Oobleck

Today, VMNH MHC After-3 participants investigated the dilatant (increased viscosity with mixing) property of non-newtonian fluids under the guidance of Youth Education Coordinator, Robin Jensen, by making "oobleck" (a mixture of cornstarch and water). Students excitedly observed that the mixture has properties of a solid and a liquid.






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