Why Beer Can Act Like A "Nuclear Explosion" - Cavitation

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 12:04 in Physics & Chemistry

Why does beer transform from a liquid to a foamy state after an impact? Science is on the wave propagation case. As you know, if you shake a carbonated beverage, it will foam over when you open it. But one messy and slightly dangerous bar trick involves hitting a bottle on the opening and watching the base explode. It can happen unintentionally also. Home brewers of beer call this a bottle bomb. read more

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