The Sticky Science of Ketchup: Uncovering the Secrets of Non-Newtonian Fluids
Imagine squeezing ketchup from a bottle, only to have it ooze out in a slow, sticky stream. You might have noticed that the more you press the bottle, the thicker and more resistant the ketchup becomes. This is no ordinary fluid behavior – it’s a characteristic of non-Newtonian fluids, and ketchup is one of the … Read more