I've tried this, but I can't figure it out. Take two straws, any size, and put one in your drink and on outside of your drink and then put both straws in your mouth and try to take a sip. Weird one..! A little trick that someone showed me.
2006-07-13 08:45:18 · 7 answers · asked by jvamp333 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
To funny, I just tried it with my kids.
2006-07-13 08:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Its because straws act like airless vacuums... when you add air (from the outside straw) to the vacuum (the inside straw) it defeats the purpose, therefore not allowing any suction to occur, thats why you can't drink!
2006-07-13 15:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by rachelle105210 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. The outside straw breaks the vacuum seal necessary for suction to occur.
2006-07-13 15:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's because the air u 'drink' from the straw outside the glass is lighter than the liquid in ur glass.
2006-07-13 15:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by lavi_or_lavinia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cover the straw outside the glass with your tounge
2006-07-13 15:48:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physics at work...air is lighter than liquid so it moves with the suction you provide easier. I loved that class in high school because if this kinda stuff! My son just discovered that kool aid can actually get above the rim...fun, until it was too much. That is "surface tension"
2006-07-13 16:21:10 · answer #6 · answered by trafordman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who needs a glass? I prefer to drink from the bottle.
2006-07-13 16:36:22 · answer #7 · answered by Professor Chaos386 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋