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Science Experiments

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May 30, 2008

This two-part video describes voltage, the potential difference or "pressure" that pushes electric charges through conductors. After watching this, you'll know everything there is to know about volta ...

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May 30, 2008

This video is about electrical wires. It describes common types, configurations of wire, and wire terminology. It explain the gauge system of rating wire size (diameter), circular mils, current capa ...

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May 30, 2008

This video introduces the concept of an electric circuit and how electrons flow through the wire. It describes the difference between an open and closed circuit, and the importance of continuity. ...

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May 30, 2008

Caroline and Val from New Scientist make plastic from milk and vinegar. Sure it likes like food at first, but leave it for a couple days, and it will be plastic. Just try it for yourself. ...

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May 30, 2008

Ivan and Mick from New Scientist show us how to get the iron out of fortified breakfast cereal. You won't believe how much you can find! ...

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May 30, 2008

See how to do electrolysis of water with graphite (lead from a pencil). The positive side has oxygen bubble, and the negative side has hydrogen bubble. Just get a 9V dry cell battery. ...

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May 30, 2008

See the electrolysis of water (baking soda dissolved) with copper wire. The negative side has hydrogen bubble, and the positive side has oxygen bubble. Watch the positive side as the water turns blue ...

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May 30, 2008

This is an amazing, scientific, rise effect with just a candle, a cup, and a Coke. Anybody can do it, so why not? ...

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May 30, 2008

These guys make pennies change color in class. No, it's not real gold, and by the way - no, it's not real gold. Just watch and see how to do real alchemy, like you would in chemistry class. ...

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May 29, 2008

This video shows you how to make an extremely realistic, miniature volcano. You can get the Ammonium Dichromate off of eBay for around $10 a pound; a pound will easily yield over 25 volcano demonstra ...