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🧪 3D Leidenfrost Effect

Witness the Lefroy effect in 3D: a droplet of water levitates on a heated surface, sustained by its own steam cushion – lasting longer than on a cooler pan.

Everyday Physics3DModerate60 FPS💧 Water

⚙ Under the hood

This simulation illustrates the Leidenfrost effect, where a liquid evaporates rapidly when suspended above a hot surface due to reduced contact and increased momentum.

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3D · Three.js / WebGL renderer · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install