Prince Rupert's Drop at 130,000 Frames per Second
SmarterEveryDay · Demo · 7 min · 2013 · YouTube title: Mystery of Prince Rupert's Drop at 130,000 fps - Smarter Every Day 86
Why it's here
Recommended across Prince Rupert's drop and glass threads for its striking high-speed footage.
What it covers
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.