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Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid with shear thickening properties, meaning that when stressed is applied to it, its apparent viscosity increases. Basically, when someone hits it, it behaves more like a solid.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoOobleck is both a solid and a liquid because Dr. Seuss said so. Since it's completely
fictitious (made up), and nobody but Bartholomew ever saw any of it, it was free
to have any properties and characteristics that Mr. Geissel wanted to give it, in the
laboratory of his mind. We think it turned out exactly right.
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∙ 13y agoOobleck is a solid and a liquid because it doesn't exist.
Jasper Richardson
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∙ 13y agoIt is not either a solid or a liquid; it is a non-newtonian fluid.
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∙ 13y agoTechnechly is a liquid metal because its a liquid and acts like a metal.
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∙ 10y agoIt's a non-newtonian fluid.
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its just a chemical reaction
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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
Why is Oobleck a gas?
There are three primary states of matter, solid, liquid and gas. Of the three, the one Oobleck is not is a gas.
What will happen of you put oobleck in the freezer?
It freezes solid but does not expands nor contracts.
What do you need to add to oobleck to make it just a solid?
you need to add air
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.
Is oobleck solid or liquid?
Oobleck is a non-newtonian liquid.
What is melted candle wax a solid pure substance liquid or gas?
it may seam like a solid and a liquid, and it is! its called oobleck. No... oobleck isn't a made up word!! when u mix cornstarch and water, it makes oobleck. If u tilt your hand the oobleck will run down your hand like a liquid, but when u touch it... it is a solid. weird right?
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
What is a liquid that can turn into a solid called?
The liquid that can turn into a solid is called a "freezing" or "solidification" process
Why is Oobleck a gas?
There are three primary states of matter, solid, liquid and gas. Of the three, the one Oobleck is not is a gas.
What is the scientific word for oobleck?
Oobleck is a heterogeneous mixture more commonly known as a suspension. The mixture is made up of cornstarch and water. It will behave as either a solid or liquid depending on pressure.
Why is oobleck a liquid?
Oobleck is a sticky substance that is a solid when pressurized but a liquid when not pressured in room temperature. It is a great thing to help teach kids chemistry. Oobleck is made of 1 cup of cornstarch for every 1/2 cup of water.
Why can you walk on oobleck?
because it acts like a solid
What happens when you mix water and starch?
You get oobleck, which is a non-Newtonian fluid. A non-Newtonian fluid has properties of both a solid and a liquid and reacts to stress with increased viscosity.
What material would be the most appropriate to represent the asthenosphere?
The material that would be the most appropriate to represent the asthenosphere is Oobleck, corn starch and water mixed together, because it is not liquid nor solid. The asthenosphere is nor liquid or solid. It is something in between but none exactly.
What will happen of you put oobleck in the freezer?
It freezes solid but does not expands nor contracts.
What do you need to add to oobleck to make it just a solid?
you need to add air
