2006-10-18 00:30:48 · 10 answers · asked by chancybutler 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The correct answer should be no if the densities of the liquid are the same. If they are not the same then a certain degree of mixture is expected (caused by acceleration and deacceleration of the liquid). Do note that if the densities are not the same, initial separation should have occured already in the stationary position. sofarsogood and sirestan provided some additional details too. =)
2006-10-18 00:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by jimmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a container contains any substances of different density then shaking it will mix them up. The density of air is much less than a liquid so it moves a lot. When you shake the momentum of the denser is greater, so it resists movement more, causing mixing.
If it contains a single homogenous liquid then shaking it should not mix it up - but how could you tell, since it would remain homogenous.
2006-10-18 00:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by sofarsogood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the difference in density between the liquids being mixed.
If the liquids are the same density then they will move the same and very little mixing will occur.
If the liquids are very different densities like oil and water, they will move at different rates when shaken and will mix more easily.
The reason it is easier to mix when air is present is because of the HUGE density difference between liquid and air, it allows EVERYTHING to move more freely and mix more easily.
2006-10-18 00:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by cirestan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, even thou there is no air, the pressure from shaking the container will make the liquids move
2006-10-18 00:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by markubben 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the lighter liquid will always rise to the top if you invert the container, therefore they will mix then separate again.
2006-10-18 00:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by larryclay2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it contains 2 different liquid w/ different weight then it would but if only same liquid still it would have you heard about gravity?
2006-10-18 00:34:33 · answer #6 · answered by Dave B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Air isn't the thing that causes it to mix.
2006-10-18 00:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by To Be Free 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes... i believe...
'cause the mix of some kind of liquids not depend by the air...
2006-10-18 00:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by Koola™ [Original© 2K9] 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.It should mix.Because of gravity and pressure.
2006-10-18 00:41:59 · answer #9 · answered by kn_phani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2006-10-18 00:31:47 · answer #10 · answered by baby61283 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋