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Why does a mirror exchange left and right but not up and down?
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Imagine wearing a T-shirt with lettering on it while brushing your teeth. Why are the letters on the T-shirt reversed in the mirror, while your head appears right side up?
How Do Boats Float? A Look at How Boats Made of Steel Float
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Displacement of water is what allows a boat to float on the water, but how does it work? Find out how displacement allows a steel boat to float in water.
How Long Do Helium Balloons Last?
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Scenario: A helium balloon is up against the ceiling one day, and the next day it's on the floor. Does the balloon fall because the helium leaks out, or because the helium molecules slow down due to decreased pressure?
How can I make my own battery to win a contest at school?
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I am entering a chemistry contest at my high school. The goal is to build the battery that produces the most watts for one minute. Our battery can't be bigger then 1 foot in any direction and can't use strong acids. What are the best chemicals to use, and what's the best design?
How can children from the same parents look so different?
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How can children from the same parents look so different? I mean, why don't all kids from the same parents look exactly alike, since the parents just have one set of chromosomes each and they don't change?
How do scratch-and-sniff stickers work?
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How do scratch-and-sniff stickers work? What makes them last for years and years?
How does the windchill factor work?
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What is "wind chill"? Does it have any effect on inanimate objects?
Why is carbon monoxide poisonous?
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I have heard that carbon monoxide is extremely poisonous. Can you explain why?
How Lasers Work
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Lasers are used in dental drills, eye surgery, tattoo removal, and (of course) laser pointers. Learn how different lasers generate such concentrated light.
Inside a Power-Cube Transformer
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A power-cube transformer is used for just about every electronic device, but what's on the inside? Take a look inside a power-cube transformer.