Non-Newtonian Fluids
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Ketchup behaves differently than water, even though it is also a liquid. It is a so-called non-Newtonian fluid, to which Newton’s descriptions do not apply. These stated that the more force is applied to liquids, the faster they flow.
How do non-Newtonian fluids behave? We want to find out in a series of experiments.
In the gallery below, you will learn how to proceed:
You can record your observations in the Kniffelix worksheet.
Task:
Carry out the series of experiments. What can you observe with the different liquids? Share your observations with others in the Kniffelix Community.
Carry out the series of experiments. What can you observe with the different liquids? Share your observations with others in the Kniffelix Community.