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> In the absence of reliable extensional rheology data, we can only point to the fact that when cats are deformed along their principal axis, they tend to relax

> In the absence of reliable extensional rheology data, we can only point to the fact that when cats are deformed along their principal axis, they tend to relax more easily, suggesting that the extensional time is smaller than the shear time. Transient strain-hardening can nonetheless occur. Second, because, flows of cats are usually free surface flows, the surface tension between the cat and its surrounding medium can be important

ianai 8y ago
And surely catnip greatly perturbs cat distribution and thus surface tension.
thrill 8y ago
Also, in my observations, addition of energy to the extended felis silvestris catus system, such as by rubbing, especially against the natural orientation of the external excessively cleaned heat retention system, one can experience an effect opposite of flash freezing, where the "tolerance" parameter of the feline goes supercritical far faster than the human eye - or hand - can observe. This experiment is eminently repeatable, subject to experimenter's total blood supply, though the aforementioned tolerance factor usually takes some time to reach an otherwise non-objectively measured reset state.
- DEADBEEFC0FFEE 8y ago
  This certainly fit my modelling and research I've the last few decades.
- BLKNSLVR 8y ago
  An oft-repeated, and understandable, assumption in such research is that it's a 'tolerance' factor as opposed to some other, less anthropomorphically satisfying, and potentially unpalatable, variable. There is a dearth of research on the motivations behind the feline inclination towards literally biting the hand that feeds. The violent and aggressive feline reproductive spectacle provides the uncomfortable theory that this 'tolerance' factor may actually be 'arousal'. Pitching this research topic has not yet yielded any funding; or at least any funding that didn't come with conditions with which the researchers felt they could comply.

ianai 8y ago

And surely catnip greatly perturbs cat distribution and thus surface tension.

thrill 8y ago

Also, in my observations, addition of energy to the extended felis silvestris catus system, such as by rubbing, especially against the natural orientation of the external excessively cleaned heat retention system, one can experience an effect opposite of flash freezing, where the "tolerance" parameter of the feline goes supercritical far faster than the human eye - or hand - can observe. This experiment is eminently repeatable, subject to experimenter's total blood supply, though the aforementioned tolerance factor usually takes some time to reach an otherwise non-objectively measured reset state.

DEADBEEFC0FFEE 8y ago
This certainly fit my modelling and research I've the last few decades.
BLKNSLVR 8y ago
An oft-repeated, and understandable, assumption in such research is that it's a 'tolerance' factor as opposed to some other, less anthropomorphically satisfying, and potentially unpalatable, variable. There is a dearth of research on the motivations behind the feline inclination towards literally biting the hand that feeds. The violent and aggressive feline reproductive spectacle provides the uncomfortable theory that this 'tolerance' factor may actually be 'arousal'. Pitching this research topic has not yet yielded any funding; or at least any funding that didn't come with conditions with which the researchers felt they could comply.