Time lapse of dry spot formation on pan (VIDEO)
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Foods will sometimes get stuck to a heated surface, even if oil or a nonstick frying pan is used. Scientists have investigated the fluid properties of oil on a flat surface and their work, reported in Physics of Fluids, shows convection may be to blame. Time lapse of dry spot formation
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Alex Fedorchenko
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