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Mystery of Prince Rupert's Drop at 130,000 fps - Smarter Every Day 86
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Smarter Every Day films Prince Rupert's drops, tempered glass drops, in high-speed slow motion at 130,000 fps. It shows how the drop's heavy internal stress lets the head survive hits while the tail shatters the whole thing.
Recommended across Prince Rupert's drop and glass threads for its striking high-speed footage.
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