Not just an old wives tale?

[Matt]

The picture is of 2 identical spheres dropping into water, except each has received a different surface treatment.

The 1 on the left hardly distubs the water, yet the 1 on the right creates a significant splash.

[mike k]

Originally Posted by Matt

The picture is of 2 identical spheres dropping into water, except each has received a different surface treatment.

The 1 on the left hardly distubs the water, yet the 1 on the right creates a significant splash.

Does this mean I shouldn't get my gearbox polished..........

[Matt]

Or does it mean you should.

[mike k]

[Johnny Rocket]

You can read about it here: http://www.newscientisttech.com/article/dn11252