This Glass Can Shatter Bullets… But Breaks From The Tiniest Touch

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Published1 month ago
Duration0:38
Video IDbLDGSnMZHWo
Languageen-US
CategoryEducation
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeYouTube Short

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Views13.7K
Likes198
Comments11
Engagement Rate1.52%
Likes per 100 views1.44
Comments per 1K views0.80

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Discover the incredible science behind Prince Rupert's Drops - glass objects so strong they can withstand bullet impacts, yet explode from the lightest touch to their tail. Learn how extreme thermal shock creates 700 MPa of internal stress, making these drops one of the earliest examples of toughened glass in history. #PrinceRupertsDrop #GlassScience #PhysicsExperiment #CompressiveStress #TensileStress #BulletTest #MaterialScience #ScienceFacts #GlassExplosion #SmarterEveryDay

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