Image: How liquids of different densities behave in weightlessness
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 09:40
in Physics & Chemistry
In space everything is different. In a world with no up or down, hot air does not rise and liquids behave differently, too. In your kitchen, salad dressings will separate into the heavier vinegar on the bottom and the lighter oil on top. This separation does not occur without weight and liquids stay in suspension indefinitely.