What do you call something that is liquid when you touch/poke it and solid when you hit/slap it?

Answer #1

I don’t know, but could you be talking of something like taffy?

Answer #2

This substance is called “suspension”

Answer #3

ice

Answer #4

Thankyou.

Answer #5

That is called a Non-Newtonian fluid. You can make this by mixing cornstarch and water for example.

Answer #6

ive just realised lol

Answer #7

It is an example of a “Shear Thickening Fluid” (STF) non-Newtonian Fluid.

The mix of cornflour and water that behaves like this is sometimes called “Oobleck”

Best wishes - Majikthise.

Answer #8

Ice is a liquid when you poke it?

Answer #9

if your as hot as me, then yes.

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