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/sci/ why the fuck isnt my can imploding
i've gone through all the steps multiple times and my can doesnt implode. at best it simply soaks up the water. Putting aside the possibility my cans defy physics, what am i doing wrong. Google hasnt turned up any results for reasons this would happen. What does /sci/ think is going on?

>> No.5993003

In order for me to tell you what you're doing wrong first you must tell me what you are doing.

>> No.5993004

If it won't break before the water will leak into the can, it won't implode homie.

>> No.5993014

>>5993003
>>5993004
standard can implosion.
The steps are to place a small amount of water into a soda can, then heat it up until the water inside comes to a boil. after which you are to quickly place the can upside down into a bowl of cold water, effectively using air pressure(water vapor in this instance) from inside and out to crush the can.
I've followed the steps perfectly and he water leaks inside and is soaked up inside the can every time.

>> No.5993010

>>5993003
this x1000

>> No.5993022

>>5993014
The vacuum is caused from the water vapor condensing.

Again, the problem is you don't have the can sealed. If it's not sealed you're going to pull water in ( as you said ) and the pressure will equalize. Sucks man. Maybe try to heat more water so more condenses effectively causing more of a vacuum?

>> No.5993026

>>5993022
Thanks mate
I'll give it one last go but I've tried it with lots of variations of water levels already. The can appears to be sealed however so i m not seeing where that problem would arise.

>> No.5993027

>>5993026
Good luck. Try forcing a lot of water vapor in the can and replacing the air that's inside. The air won't condense so it'll stop the pressure from getting as low as it could if it was all water vapor since the water vapor will all condense.

>> No.5993031

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-n6f79FNOg

see how bill nye does it. it might give you a clue

>> No.5993036

>>5993031
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-n6f79FNOg
jesus thank you anon, this guy needs a nobel prize already
>>5993027
Thanks for the advice