Unbelievable Experiments with Oobleck: Testing its Strength Against a Chainsaw, BB Gun, Golf Ball, and Explosions!

💪Oobleck's solid-like behavior allows it to resist a chainsaw blade and even shoot out of it under high strain rates.

🎯When shot with a BB gun, Oobleck demonstrates its liquid-like behavior by allowing the BB to pass through it, while the water balloon bursts upon impact.

🏌️‍♂️The concentrated force of a golf ball fired from a cannon shatters Oobleck, revealing its solid properties through intricate patterns.

💣An explosive-filled Oobleck balloon explodes with force, shaking the surroundings and covering everything in Oobleck.

🎥Check out Mark's video to see more experiments and the science behind survival in Oobleck.

What is Oobleck?

—Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid made from a mixture of cornstarch and water. It exhibits properties of both a solid and a liquid depending on the strain rate.

Why does Oobleck shoot out of the chainsaw blade?

—Oobleck's solid-like behavior under high strain rates allows it to resist the chainsaw blade. When the blade catches the Oobleck, it shoots out due to the force applied.

Why does Oobleck allow the BB to pass through?

—Oobleck's liquid-like behavior allows it to flow around the BB, allowing it to pass through without resistance. On the other hand, the water balloon bursts upon impact due to its liquid nature.

Why does Oobleck shatter when hit by a golf ball?

—The concentrated force of the golf ball fired from a cannon applies a lot of pressure on the Oobleck, causing it to shatter and form intricate patterns.

What happens when an explosive-filled Oobleck balloon explodes?

—When the explosive-filled Oobleck balloon explodes, it releases a high amount of force, shaking the surroundings and covering everything with Oobleck.

00:00In this video, the Backyard Scientist conducts experiments with Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid made from cornstarch and water.

02:32The first experiment involves cutting Oobleck with a chainsaw blade. If it behaves like a solid, it will get caught in the blade and shoot out due to the force. If it behaves like a liquid, it will fall straight down.

03:36The second experiment involves shooting Oobleck-filled balloons with a BB gun. Oobleck, acting like a liquid, allows the BB to pass through, while the water balloon bursts upon impact.

05:07In the third experiment, a golf ball fired from a cannon shatters the Oobleck, revealing its solid properties through intricate patterns.

06:00The final experiment involves exploding a balloon filled with explosives and Oobleck, resulting in a powerful force that shakes the surroundings and covers everything with Oobleck.

06:32Check out Mark's video for more experiments and the science behind survival in Oobleck.