Rapid cooling of molten materials creates surface compressive stress that makes the material stronger, as demonstrated by Prince Rupert's drops where the outer layer solidifies instantly while the interior cools slowly, creating a protective compressed shell that resists impact.
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A glass so strong, it shatters bullets! PRINCE RUPERT'S DROP #physics #experimentAdded:
Every time they hit the floor, you know I'm going to make. One for struggle, [music and singing] forged in fire, tempered by the pain. Washed by tears and hurricanes. I'm still standing in the rain.
Thought the [music] pressure would just shatter all my dreams, but they just gave me sharper edges, stronger, tighter seams. [music] I am unbreakable.
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