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Superheating of water (Mythbusters)

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Superheating of water (Mythbusters)

A short clip of the Mythbusters demonstrating superheated water in a microwave, which can erupt violently when disturbed.

HN cites it as the standard demonstration of superheated water, in threads about microwaving water and tea.

3 Hacker News mentions · 2020–2022

Topics

  • Everyday physics & science demos
  • Fundamental physics

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