Cornstarch

Fun with semi-solids

If you mix corn starch in water to the right consistency it takes on amazing properties. It can act as both a liquid and a solid, hence the name semi-solid. It can also be called a non-newtonian fluid. If you apply stress to the fluid it becomes solid. If this doesn't make sense perhaps a demonstration is in order.

This is a spanish language video of some performers who made a vat of this liquid and performed some stunts. It's crazy.

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