Why do water drops run around on hot surfaces? The #Leidenfrost effect #scienceexplained #science @TheRoyalInstitution
Why do water drops run around on hot surfaces? The #Leidenfrost effect #scienceexplained #science  @TheRoyalInstitution
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Have you ever poured a bit of water on a very hot pan and seen the droplets "running away"? 🌑️

That's the Leidenfrost effect, which happens when a liquid comes into contact with a surface that has a major temperature difference.

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