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Chimella, the Hot-Chocolate Bell Mug
Hot chocolate effect: tapping pitch rises as bubbles leave, because bubbles lower the sound speed.
The joke: Rising pitch reveals bubble physics. The slogan on the mug reads TAP THE MUG. HEAR THE BUBBLES LEAVE.
Source: F. S. Crawford, Am. J. Phys. 50, 398 (1982).
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Details
Size & material11oz · 15oz
Black glossy ceramic mug with a C-handle. Lead- and BPA-free.
- 11oz: 0.33 l
- 15oz: 0.44 l
CareDishwasher & microwave safe
Dishwasher safe (top rack) or hand wash. Microwave safe.
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Returns & replacements21 days
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Print defect, misprint, damage or the wrong item? We’ll send a free replacement, or a refund if you prefer. Report it within 21 days of delivery with a photo; no need to send it back.
The physics
Equations
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| \(\rho\) | mean density of the bubbly liquid | \(\mathrm{kg/m^3}\) |
| \(c\) | sound speed in the mixture | \(\mathrm{m/s}\) |
| \(\phi\) | gas volume fraction | — |
| \(\rho_l,\ c_l\) | density and sound speed of the liquid | — |
| \(\rho_g,\ c_g\) | density and sound speed of the gas | — |
| \(f\) | resonant (tap) frequency | \(\mathrm{Hz}\) |