Foam stops sloshing liquid: Analysis reveals capillary effects that dampen sloshing
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 10:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Clinking your glass of beer often leaves its contents sloshing back and forth. Soon, though, the motion stops, your drink settles down, and you can take a sip without getting foam on your nose. It turns out that the foam helps stop the sloshing. Now, physicists have figured out why.