The Physics Behind the SpillNot | Arbor Scientific @Arborsci
The Physics Behind the SpillNot | Arbor Scientific  @Arborsci
Uploaded April 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Although the problem of why coffee spills might seem trivial, it actually brings together a variety of fundamental scientific issues. These include fluid mechanics, the stability of fluid surfaces, and interactions between fluids and structures. The SpillNot is a cool tool for getting your students interested in the every day #physics behind why drinks spill while we're carrying them and what has to happen to prevent spillage.

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