Prof Arnold Taylor: The significant experiments of Robert Hooke - 8 June 2015
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Prince Rupert's Drops are glass teardrops created in the 1600s that are nearly unbreakable but will shatter if the tail is snapped. They were first created by Prince Rupert of the Rhine in the 1600s and later studied under a microscope by Robert Hooke, who discovered their unusual properties and strength. The document discusses the history and creation of Prince Rupert's Drops by various early scientists.
Prof Arnold Taylor: The significant experiments of Robert Hooke - 8 June 2015
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