The Physics of Food: Causal Slingshot Cooking

Causal slingshot cooking: the art of launching food into the air with precision, only to have it splatter into a mess on the ceiling. It's like science, but with more mess.

Here's the physics behind it:

• Launch velocity: The speed at which you can propel your food through the air, usually between 10-20 m/s. Don't try this at home.
• Range: The distance your food travels before it hits the ceiling. Typically around 1-5 meters, but can vary greatly depending on the chef.
• Food fragmentation: The degree to which your food breaks apart upon impact. Can be anywhere from 0 (just a few crumbs) to 100 (a full-on explosion).

Want to learn more?

Check out our subpage on The Theory and Applications of Causal Slingshot Cooking for in-depth explanations on the science behind the art.

Or, if you're just feeling adventurous, try out our recipe for Spaghetti in Space, where we launch a strand of spaghetti into orbit and watch it disintegrate upon re-entry.

Remember, always wear a helmet when practicing causal slingshot cooking.