Rupert's Drop

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:beer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Prince_Rupert_of_the_Rhine
gptkbp:constructed_in silica glass
gptkbp:created_by dropping molten glass into cold water
rapid cooling of glass
gptkbp:damage when the tail is broken
gptkbp:depicts stress distribution in materials
the effects of thermal stress
gptkbp:example a stress concentration phenomenon
the interplay between heat and material properties
gptkbp:exhibited_at the principles of thermodynamics
the behavior of materials under stress
the effects of rapid cooling on materials
the principles of energy and fracture mechanics
gptkbp:exhibits high internal stress
gptkbp:focuses_on the properties of glass
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rupert's Drop
gptkbp:indication the principles of material science.
gptkbp:is_characterized_by a bulbous head and a long tail
gptkbp:is_discussed_in engineering contexts
gptkbp:is_featured_in science fairs
science experiments
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Rupert's_Tear
dramatic shattering effect when the tail is broken
unique properties of strength and fragility
withstand significant pressure
gptkbp:is_observed_in material science
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as the concept of resilience in materials
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:Educational_Institution
safety training
safety demonstrations
artistic displays
gptkbp:is_popular_in physics education
educational demonstrations
physics classes
gptkbp:is_related_to the concept of stress concentration
gptkbp:is_studied_in physics
material durability
gptkbp:is_used_in demonstrations of material science
gptkbp:lives_in high impact
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Rupert_of_the_Rhine
gptkbp:notable_event the properties of glass under stress
gptkbp:research fracture mechanics
gptkbp:resulted_in the rapid cooling process
gptkbp:subject glass manufacturing
scientists and educators alike
gptkbp:type_of tempered glass
glass sculpture