J R Soc Interface November 2021 PMID 34784775

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction.

Raghav Acharya, Elio J Challita, Mark Ilton, M Saad Bhamla

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What people are saying

Overall, the dominant mood reflects curiosity and admiration for the detailed biomechanical analysis, with examples like mentions of high-speed imaging and the physics behind the rapid finger movements. Some discussions mention potential applications such as robotics or prosthetics, signifying genuine interest, while dismissive comments about the triviality of the research indicate mixed engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's focus on the biomechanics of finger snapping and recognize its scientific validity, though some dismiss it as trivial or irrelevant.

InterestHigh interest

Many social discussions show high curiosity about the implications, with references to applications like robotics or prosthetics, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments often include specific references to the methodology and potential uses, suggesting moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The topic is viewed as an intriguing scientific detail with some about its relevance to technology or understanding human motion, indicating a modest but noteworthy impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzes the rapid finger snap using high-speed imaging and force sensors, revealing it reaches some of the fastest human angular accelerations, driven mainly by skin friction acting as a latch.
  • Experiments with different materials show that the skin's compressible friction acts as an optimally tuned latch, controlling high velocities and accelerations during the snap.
  • A mathematical model demonstrates that friction helps in force buildup and energy storage but can also limit energy release, offering insights into the role of friction in quick-release mechanisms and potential applications in robotics.

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Yoghurt
@Yoghurt_Sothoth · X

@sojarjarna A widzisz, tu naukowcy chcieli ubrać poważne badanie nad fizyką materiałową i mechaniką samego pstryknięcia w ciuszki popkultury, żeby bardziej przemawiało do wyobraźni laików, ale nie dogodzisz, też uznano je za niepotrzebne. https://t.co/KNu5eDZa4P https://t.co/A9BY4BAcB6

Nov 15, 2024 · 65 likes · 3,678 followers View post →
silvio meira
@srlm · X

o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction" criaram #MODELO MATEMÁTICO pra explicar a coisa, que é ÚTIL pra robótica e mais: https://t.co/6nUAymedRd. https://t.co/nqigzNC1dP

Jan 18, 2022 · 50 likes · 10 shares · 147,451 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Researchers were inspired by a certain purple villain to study the impressive physics of finger snapping! https://t.co/vMI1X5Cn5V https://t.co/e24iDeBUot

Jan 11, 2022 · 29 likes · 3 shares · 112,478 followers View post →
Brian Roemmele
@BrianRoemmele · X

The finger snap has been discovered to be the fastest movement a human can perform. Far faster than a blink of the eye. “The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction”—Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/Zj3kM3C9kG

Nov 17, 2021 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 428,125 followers View post →
biniadamczak@bsky.social
@bini_adamczak · X

(Acharya R. et al.: The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction, in: Journal of the Royal Society Interface 18, 2021)

Apr 9, 2022 · 6 likes · 12,095 followers View post →
Prof. Christine Böhmer
@VertEvo · X

High-speed imaging and force sensors reveal that finger snapping is one of the fastest recorded angular accelerations the human body produces. Acharya et al 2021 @RSocPublishing The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction https://t.co/zRsqDfxRzE

Mar 9, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,176 followers View post →

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W.D.
@WD4096 · X

RT @furyutei: 拍手の正体、両手がぶつかりあう音じゃなかった 実験3年で明らかに:朝日新聞 https://t.co/VXc7d4Vl46 興味深いけれど有料記事なのか… 元論文: https://t.co/sAewLorZM4 この調子で指パッチンの解明もし…

Jul 23, 2025 · 1 share · 299 followers View post →
風柳
@furyutei · X

拍手の正体、両手がぶつかりあう音じゃなかった 実験3年で明らかに:朝日新聞 https://t.co/VXc7d4Vl46 興味深いけれど有料記事なのか… 元論文: https://t.co/sAewLorZM4 この調子で指パッチンの解明もしてくれないかな… ※上記論文中で軽く触れられている https://t.co/Q7BOIF3qwB

Jul 22, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,461 followers View post →
大橋しん|緊張を三つ編みのようにほどく人
@ohashishin · X

人体でもっとも加速が速い動きは指パッチンで、瞬きの20倍の加速度だそうです。 こんな研究が何の役に…という感じですが、昆虫の羽ばたきが筋肉では不可能なくらい早かったりするメカニズムと関係する可能性から、ここから驚異的なエコシステムを生み出すかもしれません。 https://t.co/Xrf1u9Mx93

Jun 6, 2025 · 1,571 followers View post →
Nate
@NateDaGreat35 · X

@A_Wags24 @Fibby1123 @Victorshi2020 Lol actually that one is kind of interesting and might actually have an application. Here’s the link. https://t.co/X0k7U0K40z

Apr 23, 2025 · 1 like · 35 followers View post →
verna
@verna_native · X

@WildingMike @TruthNetwork24 @realdogeusa @DOGE @elonmusk @VivekGRamaswamy They did. https://t.co/hZ5zJAcVOC

Dec 24, 2024 · 35 followers View post →
verna
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@TruthNetwork24 @realdogeusa @DOGE @elonmusk @VivekGRamaswamy Then google it, dip shit. https://t.co/U87whCNPJH https://t.co/hZ5zJAcVOC

Dec 24, 2024 · 35 followers View post →
Youngish
@youngish · X

@Patbacknitro @tendajithelion @Ian_tears2 The paper literally doesn't mention Thanos once This entire thread is people explaining why this research is useful, and idiots like you responding with "nuh-uh! Paul Rand!" https://t.co/1RV51AGwDK

Nov 16, 2024 · 48 followers View post →
Yoghurt
@Yoghurt_Sothoth · X

@sojarjarna A widzisz, tu naukowcy chcieli ubrać poważne badanie nad fizyką materiałową i mechaniką samego pstryknięcia w ciuszki popkultury, żeby bardziej przemawiało do wyobraźni laików, ale nie dogodzisz, też uznano je za niepotrzebne. https://t.co/KNu5eDZa4P https://t.co/A9BY4BAcB6

Nov 15, 2024 · 65 likes · 3,678 followers View post →
Katie
@katielitter1 · X

@jenreneeX Here’s the one research paper published so far: https://t.co/vnin2rLGYP

Sep 4, 2024 · 44 followers View post →
Katie
@katielitter1 · X

@Mericamemed Here’s the one research paper published so far : https://t.co/vnin2rLGYP

Sep 4, 2024 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
ももまき
@peAAAch105 · X

「指パッチンのバイメカ」 私の副指導の先生のつべです。指パッチンの歴史から始まるイントロ吹いた https://t.co/0iFcr2tYom

Feb 23, 2024 · 678 followers View post →
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@Mr10Dall @BubsSnork @EndWokeness Who's the liar here? https://t.co/Np5Tw3jN7A

Jan 29, 2023 · 189 followers View post →
William Pora
@WilliamPora · X

52 years and I still cannot reliably snap my fingers. As I have long suspected, technique is not my problem. https://t.co/NpU95f9wq1

Jan 28, 2023 · 2 likes · 113 followers View post →
NFNP
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@kierenalden @Rothmus Tracing the news I got here, but there is no mention of Thanos. https://t.co/2GYB1xBS40

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@cdub96 @RandPaul @TheBabylonBee Rand Paul is lying. Here is the actual study he never read. https://t.co/cEK4XKPtp8

Dec 29, 2022 · 51 followers View post →
Xavier Mann
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@Ken56468656 @RandPaul Rand Paul is lying. Here is the actual study he never read. https://t.co/cEK4XKPtp8

Dec 29, 2022 · 1 like · 51 followers View post →
Xavier Mann
@The_Velvet_Fist · X

@chrissycher123 @RandPaul Rand Paul is lying. Here is the actual research. https://t.co/cEK4XKPtp8

Dec 29, 2022 · 51 followers View post →
Xavier Mann
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Xavier Mann
@The_Velvet_Fist · X

@RandPaul No they didn’t you stumpy little liar. This is the actual study, that you obviously didn’t read. https://t.co/cEK4XKPtp8

Dec 29, 2022 · 1 like · 51 followers View post →
Xavier Mann
@The_Velvet_Fist · X

@RandPaul @RandPaul is lying about item 6on his Festivus list. The name Thanos was never mentioned. Here is the actual research, which he never read. https://t.co/cEK4XKPtp8

Dec 29, 2022 · 51 followers View post →
Xavier Mann
@The_Velvet_Fist · X

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Dec 29, 2022 · 51 followers View post →
Xavier Mann
@The_Velvet_Fist · X

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Dec 29, 2022 · 1 like · 51 followers View post →
gandu123_
@gandu123_ · X

The paper: https://t.co/QVCIkKahMN https://t.co/BjOxNScEep

Dec 28, 2022 · 319 followers View post →
孙木琴(囯内)
@catcatcat8964 · X

https://t.co/w8HRqGYONW 以后搞科研的都不能起什么花里胡哨的噱头标题了 会被老

Dec 26, 2022 · 5 likes · 1,619 followers View post →
Voice Of Insane
@insane_voice · X

@WokeArchive @DBane1776 @RandPaul

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We Shall See God
@WeShallSeeGod · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction | Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/xHS95AOMNR

Dec 26, 2022 · 291 followers View post →
tellio02
@tellio02 · X

@WokeArchive https://t.co/V5O5Op7rdy The authors suggested their work provided "insights into how friction plays a role in interaction of everyday objects, like unlocking a smartphone with fingerprint identification"

Dec 26, 2022 · 75 followers View post →
Recent Sneakers
@recentsneakers · X

@elon_alerts Thanos was just an inspiration! This research was basic research about finger snapping and “the central role of skin friction in mediating the snap dynamics by acting as a latch” (from https://t.co/oBjo3liCes ) Possible applications for soft prosthetics.

Dec 26, 2022 · 1,322 followers View post →
Some Bullshit Groyper
@RamblingGroyper · X

Little skeptical of Rand after his history of being a tad dishonest Apparently the reality is some students did a paper on snapping in general and have this published paper, the closest you get to Thanos in it is a guy having thimbles on his fingers https://t.co/GCFXD3mpFx https://t.co/MCzbVJprw5 https://t.co/ruiQfs90Qn

Dec 25, 2022 · 3,139 followers View post →
Mike Neary
@m_neary_1987 · X

@SJ_Moreno @Forbes @RandPaul And here are the published results: https://t.co/Oahv3VuS2j

Dec 23, 2022 · 19 followers View post →
NanoOptics_Prague - Piliarik at UFE
@NanoopticsP · X

A snap of the fingers is the fastest move we can do. Some facts are included in this study https://t.co/ZhxK6jDBg2 : takes about 7 ms to snap and rotates faster than a professional baseball pitcher. Our data at 10 000 fps are here. You are welcome. #dodufe @CzechAcademy https://t.co/s3lNR2LRN7

Nov 14, 2022 · 268 followers View post →
biniadamczak@bsky.social
@bini_adamczak · X

(Acharya R. et al.: The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction, in: Journal of the Royal Society Interface 18, 2021)

Apr 9, 2022 · 6 likes · 12,095 followers View post →
Prof. Christine Böhmer
@VertEvo · X

High-speed imaging and force sensors reveal that finger snapping is one of the fastest recorded angular accelerations the human body produces. Acharya et al 2021 @RSocPublishing The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction https://t.co/zRsqDfxRzE

Mar 9, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,176 followers View post →
Hello SciCom
@HelloSciCom · X

Was your biggest problem with Avengers: Infinity War that Thanos could never have snapped his fingers while wearing that glove? Scientists from Georgia Tech agree with you. @BhamlaLab https://t.co/YuYMZpksXQ

Feb 2, 2022 · 382 followers View post →
gabe
@wormbutheswag · X

@lindawgtwitch @RaghavAcharya64 here is the study btw https://t.co/BlMYs4cjYz

Jan 31, 2022 · 70 followers View post →
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@HeiArthuro · X

RT @srlm: o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast s…

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RT @srlm: o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast s…

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Gustavo F. Puga
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RT @srlm: o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast s…

Jan 18, 2022 · 10 shares · 49 followers View post →
Dani Estevam
@danielaestevam · X

RT @srlm: o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast s…

Jan 18, 2022 · 10 shares · 245 followers View post →
Leandro B Almeida
@leandrobatista · X

RT @srlm: o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast s…

Jan 18, 2022 · 10 shares · 237 followers View post →
Átila Timbó
@atilatimbo · X

RT @srlm: o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast s…

Jan 18, 2022 · 10 shares · 54 followers View post →
Victor Cardozo
@rvictorcardozo · X

RT @srlm: o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast s…

Jan 18, 2022 · 10 shares · 555 followers View post →
owal
@OOOwal · X

RT @srlm: o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast s…

Jan 18, 2022 · 10 shares · 1,285 followers View post →
silvio meira
@srlm · X

o ESTALAR de DEDOS é um SISTEMA acionado por mola e mediado por trava, sabia?... nem eu. mas ACHARYA et al., em "The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction" criaram #MODELO MATEMÁTICO pra explicar a coisa, que é ÚTIL pra robótica e mais: https://t.co/6nUAymedRd. https://t.co/nqigzNC1dP

Jan 18, 2022 · 50 likes · 10 shares · 147,451 followers View post →
Cecile Braconnier
@braco001 · X

About That Snap… https://t.co/3iA5WuqiKV via @YouTube

Jan 16, 2022 · 737 followers View post →
Luca
@SorrisoCattivo · X

https://t.co/2UNup9BXpD

Jan 16, 2022 · 140 followers View post →
Shava Nerad - @shava23@bluesky
@shava23 · X

The mechanics of snapping your fingers. https://t.co/1qIu4Aqf20

Jan 14, 2022 · 1,669 followers View post →
Virginia Dreaming
@Picklenose1 · X

According to this research the rotational speed of your fingers while you are snapping them is about the same as the rotational speed of a major league pitcher. I knew if I looked long enough I'd find something that I am athletic to do.

Jan 13, 2022 · 1 like · 1,573 followers View post →
Abdo
@abdelrahmanw · X

@aliterative @HelloGarglers someone funded this research... #fuckme #ibelieveinscience #enoughofexperts https://t.co/HkS3IDcT1P

Jan 13, 2022 · 1 like · 18,600 followers View post →
Louis R Nemzer
@BiophysicsFL · X

The physics of snapping... Or why Thanos needed the infinity stones or else he couldn't snap with a metal gauntlet. https://t.co/xPliUiR2Av

Jan 12, 2022 · 4,360 followers View post →
Hashim AbdusSamad
@MegaWubba89 · X

About That Snap… https://t.co/GnxZDoYWGs via @YouTube

Jan 12, 2022 · 882 followers View post →
pseudoDavid
@iNihil · X

Liked on YouTube: About That Snap… https://t.co/k6WcCAsRT3

Jan 12, 2022 · 34 followers View post →
Emma Evans
@MelanieMoore · X

About That Snap… https://t.co/qmX7OeyBED via @YouTube

Jan 12, 2022 · 1 like · 6,898 followers View post →
Nobody
@Metchtatel94 · X

RT @SciShow: Researchers were inspired by a certain purple villain to study the impressive physics of finger snapping! https://t.co/vMI1X5…

Jan 12, 2022 · 3 shares · 59 followers View post →
Rev. Lunar @lunar@mas.to
@rev_lunar · X

Jan 12, 2022 · 96 followers View post →
nur ida fitrianto
@kurotsugi · X

https://t.co/A8b1utusyR ini peneliti ne selo banget (haha) https://t.co/rLCnkH0hOT

Jan 11, 2022 · 66 followers View post →
William Wallace
@bill14051 · X

RT @SciShow: Researchers were inspired by a certain purple villain to study the impressive physics of finger snapping! https://t.co/vMI1X5…

Jan 11, 2022 · 3 shares · 326 followers View post →
Creative Brain 4 Life
@CreativeBrain77 · X

https://t.co/dlwPqdrtPg https://t.co/wCMR5aJQgh SciShow is supported by https://t.co/YXkMvtC8pE. Go to https://t.co/8isydVNILN to get 20% off of an annual Premium subscription. Researchers had been impressed by a sure purple villain to che

Jan 11, 2022 · 1 followers View post →
Toa Mastar
@Toamastar · X

RT @SciShow: Researchers were inspired by a certain purple villain to study the impressive physics of finger snapping! https://t.co/vMI1X5…

Jan 11, 2022 · 3 shares · 498 followers View post →
Johannes Lüke
@JohannesSLueke · X

New video by SciShow: About That Snap… https://t.co/wF2bZLxhdT

Jan 11, 2022 · 84 followers View post →
e-csce
@e_csce · X

About That Snap… @ https://t.co/gLRRvrFieE https://t.co/sMi1k9Bl5h

Jan 11, 2022 · 118 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Researchers were inspired by a certain purple villain to study the impressive physics of finger snapping! https://t.co/vMI1X5Cn5V https://t.co/e24iDeBUot

Jan 11, 2022 · 29 likes · 3 shares · 112,478 followers View post →
Kitty
@kittybravofan · X

About That Snap… https://t.co/OWvsO6rQJF via @YouTube

Jan 11, 2022 · 720 followers View post →
Robert Wolter @RobertWolter@mastodon.social
@DerRobertWolter · X

https://t.co/TzSlmdihFy

Jan 3, 2022 · 1 like · 473 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Our No. 4 most talked about paper this year - The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction: https://t.co/iswfa8R5OP #Interface #biomechanics https://t.co/1eq80T4RDO

Dec 28, 2021 · 1 like · 38,612 followers View post →
Skillton
@DWSkillton · X

RT @qikipedia: The snap of a finger produces the highest acceleration observed in humans. (Study: https://t.co/rC9NzIBUYs.) https://t.co/HC…

Dec 13, 2021 · 59 shares · 181 followers View post →
Mr Celtic |
@zcelticboy · X

RT @qikipedia: The snap of a finger produces the highest acceleration observed in humans. (Study: https://t.co/rC9NzIBUYs.) https://t.co/HC…

Dec 13, 2021 · 59 shares · 5,869 followers View post →
Jane Talbot
@IntrepidJane · X

RT @qikipedia: The snap of a finger produces the highest acceleration observed in humans. (Study: https://t.co/rC9NzIBUYs.) https://t.co/HC…

Dec 13, 2021 · 59 shares · 3,394 followers View post →
Darin Ashman
@DarinAshman · X

RT @qikipedia: The snap of a finger produces the highest acceleration observed in humans. (Study: https://t.co/rC9NzIBUYs.) https://t.co/HC…

Dec 12, 2021 · 59 shares · 113 followers View post →
Pope Cellarius II of Caladan
@astia_wanderer · X

RT @qikipedia: The snap of a finger produces the highest acceleration observed in humans. (Study: https://t.co/rC9NzIBUYs.) https://t.co/HC…

Dec 12, 2021 · 59 shares · 400 followers View post →
aubrey_harris
@aubrey_harris · X

RT @qikipedia: The snap of a finger produces the highest acceleration observed in humans. (Study: https://t.co/rC9NzIBUYs.) https://t.co/HC…

Dec 12, 2021 · 59 shares · 1,246 followers View post →
HarⓋey
@unrestive · X

RT @qikipedia: The snap of a finger produces the highest acceleration observed in humans. (Study: https://t.co/rC9NzIBUYs.) https://t.co/HC…

Dec 12, 2021 · 59 shares · 645 followers View post →
FakeNotReal35
@Fakenotreal35 · X

RT @qikipedia: The snap of a finger produces the highest acceleration observed in humans. (Study: https://t.co/rC9NzIBUYs.) https://t.co/HC…

Dec 12, 2021 · 59 shares · 98 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

#Interface in @thetimes | The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction: https://t.co/siVd1YJtba https://t.co/5Vba3KQpD4

Dec 4, 2021 · 38,612 followers View post →
GAVNet
@GAValueNetwork · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction https://t.co/8BrDW7txVn #FingerSnapping #sound #friction #EnergyReleaseStructures #MathematicalModels

Dec 3, 2021 · 32 followers View post →
Chandra Raman
@ChandraRaman4 · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction | Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/gYdebZ9g0V

Dec 3, 2021 · 1 like · 1 followers View post →
Helen@W
@HelenW61879763 · X

RT @RSocPublishing: #Interface in @PopSci | The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction: https://t.co/z8OLNzMT7C https://t.…

Nov 28, 2021 · 1 share · 86 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

#Interface in @PopSci | The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction: https://t.co/z8OLNzMT7C https://t.co/7FADRru8bm

Nov 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 38,612 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

#Interface in @Nature Research Highlights | The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction: https://t.co/TmV20Vqe4a https://t.co/AQlNdQLZNd

Nov 27, 2021 · 1 like · 38,612 followers View post →
Harsha
@tapanguchi · X

The friction between the fingers and the softness of the skin plays a part in controlling the speed and the characteristic 'crack'. The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction | Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/JU3jBD6oaa

Nov 25, 2021 · 5 likes · 2,060 followers View post →
Francis Villatoro
@emulenews · X

#Interface The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction https://t.co/nb1wvwR8aZ By using high-speed imaging and force sensors, the dynamics of the finger snap is revealed. The finger snap achieves peak angular accelerations of (1.6 × 10⁶)° /s² in 7 ms. https://t.co/h1cHPKcdDE

Nov 24, 2021 · 3 likes · 45,063 followers View post →
shivaram lakkaraju
@shivaraml · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction | Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/WOkmdbUAAV

Nov 20, 2021 · 1 like · 35 followers View post →
diego corti
@docmeeting · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction | Journal of The Royal Society Interface | https://t.co/jiaPEnTWcT https://t.co/0o7DLJQzWh

Nov 20, 2021 · 1 like · 12 followers View post →
Jean-Michel Pereira
@naejim · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction | Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/lk621noiNK via @ScienceMagazine

Nov 20, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,108 followers View post →
Laura Morales
@laura_astroph · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction | Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/EDHE4F5xdh https://t.co/YOW0bBbvFk

Nov 19, 2021 · 1 like · 1,817 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction | Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/Yas2liHMLY

Nov 18, 2021 · 1 like · 2,567 followers View post →
おといつといつか
@IanTJM149SXTbbk · X

RT @kbts_sci: 指パッチンの真実に迫ろうとした知的好奇心に敬意を表したい。

Nov 18, 2021 · 1 share · 146 followers View post →
小林哲
@kbts_sci · X

指パッチンの真実に迫ろうとした知的好奇心に敬意を表したい。

Nov 18, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 31,247 followers View post →
Kerry Hoath
@khoath · X

RT @BrianRoemmele: The finger snap has been discovered to be the fastest movement a human can perform. Far faster than a blink of the eye.…

Nov 17, 2021 · 2 shares · 962 followers View post →
Brian Roemmele
@BrianRoemmele · X

The finger snap has been discovered to be the fastest movement a human can perform. Far faster than a blink of the eye. “The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction”—Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/Zj3kM3C9kG

Nov 17, 2021 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 428,125 followers View post →
BlackPhysicists
@BlackPhysicists · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction https://t.co/PZ9QuAmp4W #biophysics https://t.co/xDFvZLmiky

Sep 2, 2021 · 24,975 followers View post →
Sumantra Sarkar
@SumantraSarkar · X

RT @biorxiv_biophys: The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction https://t.co/3NbfNcrIBH #biorxiv_biophys

Aug 26, 2021 · 1 share · 968 followers View post →
bioRxiv Biophysics
@biorxiv_biophys · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction https://t.co/3NbfNcrIBH #biorxiv_biophys

Aug 26, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 5,443 followers View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

The ultrafast snap of a finger is mediated by skin friction https://t.co/UhXOpxRh0A #bioRxiv

Aug 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 138,348 followers View post →
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