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Condiment Diver
To paraphrase French philosopher René Descartes: "I sink, therefore I am."
Published: February 23, 2021
Total Running Time: 00:01:00
Changes in fluid pressure affect the buoyancy of a Cartesian diver made from a condiment packet. The diver floats, sinks, or hovers in response to pressure changes.
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