The physics of dunking biscuits

Update: 2023-04-11

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Humans have been dunking biscuits for as long as biscuits have existed.

But why do we do it? Why are soggy biscuits so darn good?

In this archive episode of Great Moments in Science, Dr Karl submerges himself into the mechanics of this age-old activity.

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The physics of dunking biscuits

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The physics of dunking biscuits

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The physics of dunking biscuits