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June 13, 2018January 19, 2024 aneat1

Marshmallow in Vacuum

 

http://demos.swarthmore.edu/physics/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/06/marshmallow.mp4

 

  • Marshmallow enlarges to about twice its size when placed in a vacuum.
  • Marshmallow then deflates to about half its original size when removed from vacuum.
  • Dense marshmallows feel heavier (illusion), and taste better (not illusion!).
  • Vacuum chamber, pump, and marshmallows located in L02, section D1.

 

Vaccuum Compressed Marshmallow - 680 (4-26-15)

 

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