Video Reflection Questions

Who had the Idea of water based Lube

Rémy DG

How many scripts do you have in work at the same time, and how long does it take you to go from initial idea to finished script? Basically, what's your writing workflow like? I know you've touched on it before, but I'm curious about things like, who does the writing, how do reviews and revisions work, does PBS have to approve, etc.

Phil Moyer

I would have loved to have seen som overlays with vectors showing the forces on the water droplets that the U. Bath researchers made skid uphill (01:27...)

Gregor Shapiro

Great video! Did you eat the sausages in the end? Lol

Let me know when I can uncover my eyes @@!

Vic Habersmith

Hey Dianna, I appreciated how you showed your thought process in choosing what to dip your hand/chicken into before dipping into the oil, because that testing/investigation was a really interesting part of the video. I didn't quite get what you actually used in the end though -- it looks like water when you're dipping your entire hand in, but flour or cornstarch or something on some of the outtakes? Would love a little summary of what ended up working vs not and why you think that is! [also the water droplet maze is indeed absolutely adorable]

Margaux Lopez

Fizzlers fizzixing Fez (aka Willmar Valderrama).... did i win anything for beating you in the name game?

Brian O'Connell

Dianna - love your videos and the way you make science fun. As much as I liked the Leidenfrost topic, kids may feel empowered to repeat your experiments - because they won't _listen_ to your admonishments -- they will operate under the "monkey see monkey do" factor. I think that rather than demonstrate that you didn't burn yourself, showing a practical application of the effect that didn't involve the risk to a person would be a better path to take. My $0.02. There are a lot of "Darwin Award" candidates out there and I fear you might get sucked into a lawsuit. I'd hate that to happen to you -- love your work!

Thanks for the reply.

Hugh Arthur

First question that comes to mind has to be did it ever hurt or feel hot at least? I assume it must've felt hot at least, no? What was the plan if the oil stuck to your hand and you got burned as well??

Gilles LaChance

I have heard of the boilers of old steam engines exploding rather violently, killing people, but I don't know of anything useful. 🤔

Chris Wyma

You are a brave young lady, Dianna. 😎

Chris Wyma

It was very interesting, but, I found it stressful. I was super concerned that you would injure yourself. Question: Do you know of any real world applications of the Leidenfrost Effect, maybe manufacturing processes or something like that?

Hugh Arthur

I had never heard of the Leidenfrost effect before I saw your video. Now I don't think I will ever be able to forget it! Thank you for doing such excellent videos and helping to educate us on all things Physics!