Why does water stay in a straw when you cover one end.

Subject: Why does water stay in a straw when you cover one end.

Date: Fri Apr 28 11:42:14 2000
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Area of science: Physics
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My five year old needs to be able to explain why the water will stay in a 
straw when you lift it out of the water if you put your finger on the end 
of it.

Re: Why does water stay in a straw when you cover one end.

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