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What does it mean?
Brown demonstrates the physics difference between raw and hard-boiled eggs through spinning.
In plain terms
He shows how raw and hard-boiled eggs spin differently.
What can you take from it?
Simple experiments can explain complex physics.

Where it applies

  • education
  • cooking science

Putting it to work

  • use food for science
  • demonstrate physics

Questions to consider

  • What science can you find in food?
  • How do you demonstrate concepts?

Another view

The explanation simplifies fluid dynamics significantly.

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