November 22, 2018, by Dr. Meghan Gray
The physics of muesli
Ever wondered why the big bits rise to the top in a box of muesli? Dr. Mike Swift appeared on the Channel 4 show “Food Unwrapped” recently to explain the physics behind the so-called Brazil Nut Effect.
Skip to 12:45 at the link below to see Mike give a demonstration of granular physics in action, and to see him show presenter Jimmy Doherty how to turn into a human Brazil nut in the event of an avalanche.
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/food-unwrapped/on-demand/67949-006
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