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4A40.1 Liquid Nitrogen

[Setup Time: 10 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

Shrink and shatter air-filled balloons; freeze and break racquet balls or rubber bands; also shatter a rose.

[Must request several days in advance and supply own rose, if desired]

Parts List

Grey Container of Liquid Nitrogen in J. Modern Physics, 1A

Black Styrofoam Bucket in J. Modern Physics, 1A

Tongs in J. Modern Physics, 1A

Objects to shatter (balloon, rose, racquetball, rubber band) in J. Modern Physics, 1A

Relevant Simulation

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Other Information

Pressure Demo - Balloons in Liquid Nitrogen
Racquetball in Liquid Nitrogen

Real-Life Examples

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More Advanced Reading

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