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water down the plughole... doing the experiment - step by step instructions

After reading up on how to prepare and taking in all the tips and tricks, you must be ready to do the experiment. Good luck - and have fun!

procedure

1
When the water has settled, gently remove the plug, disturbing the water as little as possible.

2
Observe which way the water spins as it flows down the plughole.

3
Record the direction of flow.

4
Repeat the above steps 1-25 more times.

5
Fill in your results on our registration page and send them in.

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