The mixture is two parts cornstarch to one part water. It demonstrates the properties of non-Newtonian fluids. Non-Newtonian fluids are solid if you apply a sudden force and liquid if you apply a ...

Non-Newtonian fluids may exhibit shear thinning, where the viscosity decreases with stress; common examples include ketchups and sauces that can appear almost solid-like at rest. The reverse is ...