Why do citrus fruits sink when they lose their protective skin?
In short: Discover the science of floating and sinking by building a homemade lava lamp. This experiment uses the surprising properties of citrus fruits to explore how density affects whether objects sink or float.
In this hands-on activity, Olympia Brown and her daughter investigate the concept of density through a simple home experiment. By observing why an orange sinks once it is peeled, they can explore the fundamental scientific principles of buoyancy and fluid dynamics.
The experiment encourages asking questions and making predictions, using common household objects to see which ones float or sink, providing a practical way to visualize how different materials interact with liquids.
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