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Mantis Shrimp Punch at 40,000 fps! - Cavitation Physics

Join host Dianna Cowern as she puts her MIT physics degree to the test. With experiments, demonstrations, and cool new discoveries, Physics Girl sheds new light on the fun, adventurous side of physical science.

Mantis Shrimp Punch at 40,000 fps! - Cavitation Physics

Season 2 Episode 27 | 6m 14s | CC

The mantis shrimp punch is fast enough to boil water! How much force do they create, and how is physics preventing them from being any faster? Find out how mantis shrimp cause cavitation!

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