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Physics Girl

Fact-Checking this Viral Bottle Trick

What is cavitation?

08/13/2020 | Rating NR

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Physics Girl

Fact-Checking this Viral Bottle Trick

Season 4 Episode 28 | 11m 1s

What is cavitation?

Breaking the bottom out of a glass bottle by hitting the top is a challenging trick, but involves a ton of physics. The explanation is related to cavitation - a process seen in the Mantis Shrimp attack, head injuries and pouring honey!

08/13/2020 | Rating NR

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Physics Girl

Fact-Checking this Viral Bottle Trick

Season 4 Episode 28 | 11m 1s

Breaking the bottom out of a glass bottle by hitting the top is a challenging trick, but involves a ton of physics. The explanation is related to cavitation - a process seen in the Mantis Shrimp attack, head injuries and pouring honey!

08/13/2020 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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