orange
Floating
Experiment
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What You Need:
– Tall Glass or Jar – Water – 2 Oranges – Knife or Orange Peeler
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STEP 1
Fill a tall, clear glass or jar about 3/4 full with water.
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STEP 2
Peel an orange . . .
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STEP 3
and place it in the water
.
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STEP 4
Grab a second orange and place it in the water without peeling it.
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Why do Whole Oranges Float, but Peeled Oranges Sink?
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