Why do some teapots dribble when being poured?

Subject: Why do some teapots dribble when being poured?

Date: Thu Nov 19 09:08:49 1998
Posted by Alison Hyde
Grade level: 10-12
School: King Edwards IV School
City: Southampton State/Province: Hampshire
Country: U.K
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 911488129.Eg

Message:


If anyone knows the reasons why some teapots dribble, please let me 
know.  Does it have anything to do with the velocity of the liquid 
being poured or the shape of the spout of the pot?

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