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How many do you think you can fit? (Solution tomorrow)
Have fun wit the experiment!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Paper Clip Fun
Do you like experiments? We did a fun one at work today with a totally work-relevant experiment. All you need is one of those magnetic paper clip dispensers you probably find in most offices (or a very small cup), water, and some metal paper clips.
Empty the dispenser and fill with as much water until it almost overflows. Then slowly start to drop in the metal paper clips.
How many do you think you can fit? (Solution tomorrow)
Have fun wit the experiment!
How many do you think you can fit? (Solution tomorrow)
Have fun wit the experiment!
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Well being that the paper clips are less dense and will float, I am thinking you could put as many as you want in there, but this is my educated, 8th grade science teaching experience speaking!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe metal clips actually sink... So, what's your guess??
DeleteThis is cool! I'll have to try it! :)
ReplyDeletePlease do.. It's a lot of fun and you'll be amazed!
DeleteInteresting...
ReplyDeleteHave you tried it, Christine? What's your guess??
DeleteHaha. What a wonderful, very important thing to do at work. ;-)
ReplyDeleteTotally important work science!! ;-)
DeleteWOW! Sounds interesting!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is! Take a guess, how many paper clips will fit?
DeleteThis is a fun experiment to do with the kiddos!
ReplyDeleteIt most certainly is, it's really, really amazing ;-)
DeleteHow cool! I'd love to do this with my group at work... I just need a work reason. :)
ReplyDeleteWith us, the "reason" was: hey everyone, how many paper clips do you think I can drop into THIS until it overflows??? -- A second later everyone was in ;-)
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