The Breakup of a Liquid Droplet

The Science of Liquid Droplets

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Ever wondered what happens to a raindrop during its journey from clouds to the ground? It does not stay intact. It deforms and breaks as it comes down. According to Villermaux and Bossa, the raindrop flattens as it comes down and forms a bag-like structure before it breaks (I strongly recommend watching the supplementary movie on this page for the…