Is glass actually a liquid?
About this episode
This episode explores the nature of glass, questioning whether it is a liquid and how it differs from typical solids.
Glass. The more you look at it, the more clear it becomes that it holds some serious mysteries. So what really is glass? Is it a liquid? How is it different from typical solids? Does it flow and ooze over time? Is that why old windows are thicker at the bottom? Let's find out!
Topics covered
- glass
- liquid
- solids
- mysteries of glass
Keywords
- flow
- windows
- thickness
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