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Water Scales

As you put your finger in the water, the water tries to push up and float your finger. Because of this the finger pushes down...

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Floating Egg

Adding fresh water dilutes the salt water and reduces the amount the water lifts the egg.

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Lava Lamp

The nuts float up to the top and fall back down again, like in a lava lamp. Gas bubbles grow on the peanuts, making them float...

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