The dramatic difference between wet and dry sphere splashes

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The forum discussion centers on the significant differences between wet and dry sphere splashes, highlighting the physics behind these phenomena. A referenced paper from Nature, titled "Current Theory on Sphere Splashes," provides in-depth analysis and experimental data supporting these distinctions. The discussion emphasizes the role of fluid dynamics and surface tension in determining the splash characteristics of spheres in different conditions.

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This phenomenon was first observed by A. M. Worthington in 1897.
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