The Bobbing (Drinking) Bird

H. D. Gesser
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Mannitoba R3T 2N2, Canada
J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (4), p 355
DOI: 10.1021/ed073p355
Publication Date (Web): April 1, 1996

Abstract

This article answers the question of when the bobbing bird will stop bobbing. It offers two scenarios in which the bird will discontinue its bobbing motion.

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General Public

Keywords (Domain):

Demonstrations

Keywords (Subject):

Water / Water Chemistry

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