More on density
Extremely simple experiment to illustrate the effect of density differences.
At room temperature, will coke cans float or sink in freshwater? And how about coke light?
Soft drinks in cans. Who knew you could do science with them?
Btw, this experiment is only easy if you are in a country where you can get the right soda brand both in normal and in light version in cans. Thanks to Anna’s friends for importing them for me! As we found out – Red Bull does not work.
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