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Hollow Globe Vs Mass, in VacuumPIRA 2B40.40 |
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A hollow globe experience a bouyant force greater than
that of a cylindrical mass. This is because its volume is great. When
compared in air, they may weight the same, but when compared in vacuum
(and thus no bouyant force), the ball will wiegh more.
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Ball and Mass Demo |
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