how much PLAY DOH does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on August 29, 2016
Duration: 5:52

This guide details an experimental approach to understanding bullet stopping power using Play-Doh as a medium. It outlines the process of preparing Play-Doh, setting up targets, and firing a Glock 17 9mm handgun to observe the projectile's interaction with the material. The experiment highlights the importance of material density in projectile stopping capability.

Quick Summary

A dense block of Play-Doh can stop a 9mm bullet, as demonstrated in an experiment using a Glock 17. While initial attempts with layered disks failed, a compacted mass of Play-Doh proved capable of halting the 9mm FMJ round, highlighting the critical role of material density in projectile stopping power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Preparation: Flattening Play-Doh
  2. 01:45Experiment Setup: 40 Disks
  3. 02:17First Shot: Layered Disks Test
  4. 03:04Second Setup: Compacted Block
  5. 04:43Final Results: Bullet Stopped

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Play-Doh stop a bullet?

Yes, a sufficiently dense and compacted block of Play-Doh can stop a 9mm bullet. Initial tests with loosely layered Play-Doh disks failed, but a solid mass eventually halted the projectile, demonstrating the importance of material density.

What type of firearm and ammunition was used in the Play-Doh experiment?

The experiment utilized a Glock 17 handgun chambered in 9mm caliber, firing 9mm Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) ammunition. This setup was chosen to test the stopping power of Play-Doh against a common handgun round.

How much Play-Doh was needed to stop the bullet?

While the exact quantity wasn't precisely measured in terms of weight or volume for a definitive answer, the experiment involved flattening numerous containers of Play-Doh into a dense block. The visual suggests a significant mass was required to effectively stop the 9mm FMJ round.

What factors influence a material's ability to stop a bullet?

Material density, consistency, and the projectile's velocity and construction are key factors. In this experiment, the transition from loosely layered Play-Doh disks to a compacted, dense block dramatically increased its effectiveness in stopping the 9mm bullet.

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