Reverse sprinkler? That's the puzzle that kept Feynman up? Meanwhile, I can't get my lawn to grow.
Researchers Claim to Have Solved the Perplexing ‘Reverse Sprinkler’ Problem That Stumped Feynman
After decades, physicists have cracked the case of the reverse sprinkler — a puzzle that stumped Richard Feynman himself. The solution, involving complex fluid dynamics, not only explains the odd motion but also has potential applications in propulsion. Turns out, the answer was in the nozzle all along.
Source: Researchers Claim to Have Solved the Perplexing ‘Reverse Sprinkler’ Problem That Stumped Feynman — The New York Times
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