Wednesday 15 August 2012

Float or Sink - Cool Science Experiment






Scientists seem to be infatuated with objects that float and sink. Even non-scientists find great joy in dropping stuff in water to see if it floats or sinks. Fans of David Letterman are quick to point out one of Dave's favorite segments called, "Will It Float?" Here's the latest float or sink challenge: Why do lemons float in water but limes sink? Think you know the answer? Not so fast... AboutSteve Spangler Science... Steve Spangler is a celebrity teacher, science toy designer, speaker, author and an Emmy award-winning television personality. Spangler is probably best known for his Mentos and Diet Coke geyser experiment that went viral in 2005 and prompted more than 1000 related YouTube videos. Spangler is the founder of www.SteveSpanglerScience.com, a Denver-based company specializing in the creation of science toys, classroom science demonstrations, teacher resources and home for Spangler's popular science experiment archive and video collection. Spangler is a frequent guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show where he takes classroom science experiments to the extreme. Check out his pool filled with 2500 boxes of cornstarch! Cool Science Toys - www.SteveSpanglerScience.com Sign up for the Experiment of the Week - http Watch Spangler's Science Videos - www.stevespanglerscience.com Attend a Spangler Hands-on Science Workshop for Teachers - www.stevespanglerscience.com Visit Spangler's YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com Join the conversation on Steve Spangler's blog - www ...
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