How can you tell the difference between a raw and boiled egg?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around methods to differentiate between raw and boiled eggs, focusing on physical properties and behaviors during spinning. Participants explore various techniques and share personal experiences related to the topic.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a video link purportedly demonstrating a method to differentiate raw and boiled eggs.
  • Another participant questions the reliability of using the speed and duration of spin as a method, suggesting that halting the egg's motion provides a clearer distinction, as the raw egg will continue to spin due to the fluid inside.
  • A different participant notes that raw eggs are significantly harder to keep spinning at a high rate compared to boiled eggs.
  • Concerns are raised about the safety of the video link, with one participant reporting a computer crash after clicking it, while another states the link worked for them.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the reliability of the spinning method and the safety of the video link. There is no consensus on the best method to differentiate the eggs or the validity of the video provided.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight potential issues with the video link, including safety concerns and technical reliability. The discussion does not resolve the effectiveness of the proposed methods.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in practical physics applications, culinary techniques, or those exploring physical properties of everyday objects may find this discussion relevant.

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Speed and duration of spin? That looks pretty unreliable.. a better way is to spin the egg then briefly halt it's motion. The raw egg will resume its spin, because the fluid inside has not stopped.
 
Actually I knew about this, raw eggs are MUCH harder to keep spinning at a high rate.
 
Warning, clicking the link crashed my computer just now. Wonder what would motivate someone to join a forum just to make one post, about a link that crashes people's computers...
 
Link works for me...
 

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