What, on a particle level, happens when 'cornstarch slurry' turns solid?

Subject: What, on a particle level, happens when 'cornstarch slurry' turns solid?

Date: Tue Jan 16 10:13:41 2007
Posted by Matt
Grade level: undergrad School: Taunton's college
City: Southampton State/Province: Hampshire Country: UK
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1168967621.Ph

Message:


I am doing a presentation for AS Physics coursework on a specific material its 
properties.  I am having trouble finding the reasons behind the behaviour of 
non-newtonian fluids.  I understand what happens, but not why.
                                          Thanks!

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