THE shear of a non-Newtonian body, that is, a plastic material or a high-polymeric pseudo-fluid, follows a mechanism showing analogy to that of a true fluid as expressed by the Maxwell equation ...

They have discovered that two supposedly conflicting theories on the dynamics of non-Newtonian fluids actually coexist and give it its amazing properties. To the uninitiated, non-Newtonian fluids ...

There are many kinds of fluids. Some act very predictably and move smoothly, as air or water do. These are called Newtonian fluids, named after Sir Isaac Newton. Scientifically, a Newtonian fluid ...

Non-Newtonian fluids may exhibit shear thinning, where the viscosity decreases with stress; common examples include ketchups and sauces that can appear almost solid-like at rest. The reverse is ...

The mixture is two parts cornstarch to one part water. It demonstrates the properties of non-Newtonian fluids. Non-Newtonian fluids are solid if you apply a sudden force and liquid if you apply a ...

Quicksand and other non-Newtonian fluids share properties with both liquids and solids. Non-Newtonian fluids consist of tiny grains suspended in liquid, with the appearance of a solid or gel.

It flows like a liquid, but when you try to handle it quickly, it stiffens up. This kind of material is called an oobleck, and it’s a type of non-Newtonian fluid, meaning its viscosity changes under ...