Non-Newtonian Fluid 2

A Non-Newtonian fluid, so named because it's properties cannot be described in terms of the concepts of classical fluids, can be created easily in the home. This example is a mixture of corn starch and water, roughly 10 parts cornstarch to 1 water.

When stress is applied to the liquid it exhibits properties of a solid. Especially interesting is the reaction when it is disturbed at certain frequencies. Using a frequency generator and a subwoofer, the tub of fluid was placed on top of the subwoofer's hole, which is emitting sound at 50 hz.

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• goo
• subwoofer
• non-newtonian
• fluid

[dawsonsfate]

it's FLUBBER!

[ShinyDazzlight]

ITS GONNA KILL US!

[Ystorm5leader]

Its water and corn starch. Its no huge secret.

[GetouTheWay1]

QUICK! GET UR POKEBALL!

[esmeraldakrzeminski]

great strategy .. thanks for posting .. =)

[corumspor86]

not just soundwaves it is changed by vibration..?

[KanonenMike257]

but will it blend?

put in in the blender!!!

[wotyla13]

TRACTOOOOOR D:<

[Lialis17]

@Asdayasman you could just use a speaker or something, I think that's probably what they're using here

[onlyontuesdays99]

Today I learned that at a certain frequency wet corn starch tries to kill you.

[gunblazingmutant]

how did you get the subwoofer to stay going at a constant rate such as that?