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Bullet vs Prince Rupert's Drop at 150,000 fps - Smarter Every Day 165

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Bullet vs Prince Rupert's Drop at 150,000 fps - Smarter Every Day 165

Smarter Every Day films a bullet hitting a Prince Rupert's drop with a high-speed camera at 150,000 fps. It shows how the glass drop's tough head and fragile tail behave on impact.

HN cites it as the go-to high-speed footage whenever Prince Rupert's drops come up.

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