Soda is a delicious beverage that goes great with a burger and fries, popcorn at the movie theater, and while watching your favorite sporting event. As wonderful as soda is, these experiments are not about the soda, but what the soda comes inside of.
These are 6 cool science experiments that involve soda cans.
1. Sinking soda can experiment (h/t Sick Science)
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When soda cans are in the cooler have you noticed that it seem as though some of the cans are at the bottom some seem to float toward the top? That is not just because of the number of cans in the cooler. Watch this experiment, and then give it a try. It may just change the sodas you put in the cooler next time.
2. Air pressure can crush experiment (h/t The Sci-Guys)
Air pressure is all around us. It is the pressure that is encompassed within the atmosphere of the Earth. This experiment is a demonstration in air pressure when it is compressed. It will also show the strength of compressed air pressure by the result of the can. Watch the video and see the effects of air pressure.
3. Steam engine experiment (h/t grain)
This science experiment takes a typical soda can and, with some slightly fancy engineering and a flame, makes steam come out of the can like a steam engine would. The experiment requires fire so make sure you take all the necessary precautions before you begin.
4. Popcorn machine experiment (h/t Open Green Energy)
Popcorn is one of those treats so many of us love. This experiment takes two empty soda cans and creates a small popcorn maker. It shows how recycled materials can be reused and turned into something really fun. Watch the video and then see if you can make your own empty can popcorn maker for you and your family to enjoy.
5. Soda can jump experiment (h/t HooplaKidzLab)
Have you ever seen a soda can leap from one place to another? After this experiment, you will. This is a cool soda can experiment that only takes a little wind to get the can moving. Make sure you have all the supplies you need (2 empty coffee cups and an empty soda can), and you can give this experiment a try. Check out the video before you start.
6. Balancing soda can experiment (h/t Lifehacker and Experimenter)
At first glance, it may seem as though this experiment is only reserved for the people who can do magic, but it is not. Once you learn the principles of this experiment everyone can do it because this experiment is based on physics. Watch the video and see how the experimenter perfects this experiment.
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