2006-09-06 10:43:23 · 24 answers · asked by dale n 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
Yes, if it's thick enough, they prooved it on 'Brainiac'.
John Tickle walked across a swimming pool ful of it in bare feet, it was easily solid enough to take his weight, but as soon as he stopped moving he sank into it.
2006-09-06 10:47:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walking On Custard
2016-10-03 11:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah apparently you can. I saw it on that Brainiac programme on Sky One once - they filled a swimming pool full of custard and Jon Tickle walked on it. Well it ran more than anything but whilst moving around he didn't sink. When he stood still though he did start to sink & had to be pulled out by 4 strapping huge blokes!!
2006-09-06 10:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by sammydog_uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Custard's one of those substances that can be both liquid and solid - there's a name for them but I can't remember.
If you mix custard powder with small amounts of water you eventually end up with a semi-solid that acts like a liquid without pressure applied (i.e. it will run out of a bowl if you tip it), but if you apply sharp pressure, e.g. tap it with a spoon, it will act like a solid. If you scoop some out of the bowl (slowly - otherwise it'll go solid) and then drop it on the table, it will shatter, and then start pooling like a liquid.
Go on - try it, it does work. just add small amounts of water to a large(ish) amount of powder until it just starts being runny. Hopefully, you've got this "two state" substance. If anyone has the real name for this type of thing, then please let me know...
So yes, you can walk on custard.
2006-09-06 11:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by Dave R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Brainiac has been mentioned already as a source. Cornflour in water is what is known as a "non-newtonian liquid". Basically this means that when it is put into sudden motion, it acts like a solid, when the motions/pressure stops, it acts like a liquid again. It's the opposite of the thixotropic paint you can get that's only meant to run or pour if you shake it or jab a paintbrush into it. Never works that way though, as my carpet on my stairs proves...
2006-09-06 10:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Paul D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether or not it was made to be used as a filling for pastry or as a standalone pudding dish. I imagine you could use blancmange as skates, but just try and step into a custard pie and you'd sink like a stone.
2006-09-06 10:49:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-17 01:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with john b - if the viscosity is correct the custard stes when under tension, but if you stand still you sink!!
2006-09-06 10:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
JohnTickle did it on Brainiac(in bare feet) but it MUST be cornflour based custard and you must not stop walking.
One of the programmes best moments.
2006-09-06 10:50:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES IT IS!!! john tickle did it on live tv, on brainiac science abuse, if you stand still in it you sink and cant move but if you walk fast you can actually walk on it! haha not normal custard though it was some weird one! =/
2006-09-06 10:48:42 · answer #10 · answered by joanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋