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Water drop impact, high speed photograph
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Water drop impact, high speed photograph
Water drop impact. High-speed photograph of a water drop impacting on a pool of water, showing secondary drop formation. After the water drop impacts to form a crater, the surface of the pool collapses with inward-rushing water colliding and rising to form a column. Along the column, water surface tension effects create secondary drops. Circular waves ripple out from the centre of impact
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Blue Droplet Fluid High Speed Flash High Speed Photo High Speed Photography Impact Liquid Ripple Ripples Secondary Drop Splash Splashing Water Drop Water Impact Wave Waves Physical Splashed
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This print from Science Photo Library captures the mesmerizing moment of a water drop impacting on a pool of water. The high-speed photograph showcases the incredible formation of secondary drops as the initial droplet collides with the surface, creating a dramatic crater. As if in an orchestrated dance, the collapsing pool releases inward-rushing water that gracefully rises to form a magnificent column. Along this elegant column, we witness nature's artistry at play. Surface tension effects come into action, giving birth to delicate secondary drops that adorn the vertical pathway. These miniature spheres cling onto their watery stage, defying gravity for just a fleeting moment before succumbing to gravity's pull. The impact creates ripples that emanate from the epicenter like concentric circles spreading across still waters. Each ripple carries energy and life as it travels outward, leaving behind traces of its journey through subtle waves and gentle splashes. In this image saturated with shades of blue, we are reminded of both the beauty and complexity inherent in even seemingly mundane phenomena such as water droplets colliding. It is through scientific exploration and high-speed photography that we gain access to these hidden wonders - unveiling secrets held within every splash and ripple.
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