Spinning a skateboard wheel so fast the rotational forces rip it apart (with the help of a super powerful waterjet) [📹 Waterjet Channel]
Spinning a skateboard wheel at extremely high speeds using a 60,000 PSI waterjet can lead to fascinating results. The Waterjet Channel has conducted experiments where they used a waterjet to spin a skateboard wheel to the point where the rotational forces exceeded the wheel's structural integrity, causing it to rip apart. This phenomenon is a fascinating demonstration of the power of centrifugal force and the limits of materials. When the waterjet is applied to the skateboard wheel, it creates a high-speed rotation due to the force of the water. As the wheel spins faster, the centrifugal force increases, eventually reaching a point where the material of the wheel cannot withstand the stress and begins to deform. This deformation can lead to the wheel expanding and ultimately breaking apart. The Waterjet Channel's experiments have shown that even robust materials like aluminum can be used to create wheels that spin at incredibly high speeds, reaching up to 100,000 RPM. However, these experiments are not just for entertainment; they also provide valuable insights into the behavior of materials under extreme conditions, which can be useful in various engineering and scientific applications.
@Rainmaker1973 I don't know why, but that was very satisfying to watch 😂
@Rainmaker1973 Hi @zumiez I can't find my receipt, but I was skating along and noticed my wheel had a flat spot. Not sure what happened.