Secret to perfectly skimming stones uncovered by scientists
Until now, flat and round pebbles have been widely held as the best suited for stone ‘skipping’
Heavier and curvier stones, rather than flatter rocks, skim across water surface more successfully, according to a new study.
Skimming, or rock “skipping,” happens following their low-angle impact with a body of water and their exit as they bounce off the water surface.
Experienced stone throwers know that the size and shape of rocks play a part in their ability to skim across water.
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