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Oobleck acts the way it does mostly because of water movement. When it is surrounded by water, that surface tension helps its granules flow freely due to extra lubrication. However, if there water movement stops all of a sudden, it creates a lot more friction between its granules.
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Can you make oobleck out of baby powder?
No. Oobleck is a mixture of corn starch and water.
When you pick up a handful of oobleck can you hold it?
* oobleck is a solid and a liquid at the same time,depending on it's treatment
Can oobleck melt?
yes you can eat oobleck because oobleck is tristans mom and you can eat her
What other things have the same properties as oobleck?
If you slowly slide your hand into a batch of Oobleck it will sink. If you try to quickly remove your hand it'd be hard to get your hand out. And if you punch, or apply force to the Oobleck it will feel solid.
What kind of spacecraft can float on oobleck?
Solid objects can float on oobleck, which is a mixture of cornstarch and water, if they move quickly enough. The less the spacecraft weighs, the longer it can stay afloat on the oobleck, but any spacecraft can float on oobleck for a short time.
What happens when oobleck is squeezed?
oobleck is a goo so if you evenly ( and correctly) distributed your materials then it should all stay together
Can you make oobleck out of baby powder?
No. Oobleck is a mixture of corn starch and water.
Is oobleck solid or liquid?
Oobleck is a non-newtonian liquid.
Can you cut oobleck?
yes?
When you pick up a handful of oobleck can you hold it?
* oobleck is a solid and a liquid at the same time,depending on it's treatment
Can oobleck melt?
yes you can eat oobleck because oobleck is tristans mom and you can eat her
What is the test variable for oobleck?
A quick tap on the surface of Oobleck will make it feel hard, because it forces the cornstarch particles.
What can oobleck be used for?
glue, cooking
Is oobleck found on the moon?
yep
What is strange about the oobleck?
what is strange about oobleck is how it is shiny and looks like a very soft liquid like water but is NOT very soft at all and when you put your hand in it it sinks and oobleck fills up those spaces but never gets hard
What is strange about oobleck?
what is strange about oobleck is how it is shiny and looks like a very soft liquid like water but is NOT very soft at all and when you put your hand in it it sinks and oobleck fills up those spaces but never gets hard
Where can I find enough information to write a report on oobleck?
You can research the chemicals that make up Oobleck such as Corn Starch, and you can write about those. You can also write about Oobleck's history, because it was invented originally as a fictional green goo by Dr. Suess.
