why do cans explode in the freezer but not ina cooler with ice???yes i know the liquid expands and the can explodes in freezer but y not in cooler?thank you, i will look foward to have some good answers by after school tomorrow:)
2007-03-11 15:38:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
water expands 6 %. when frozen.
2007-03-11 15:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The freezer freezes, the cooler just keeps things cool.
2007-03-11 15:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by Butterfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The liquid would have to freeze for the can to expand. The cans in a cooler don't get cold enough to freeze, just cold enough to keep the liquid chilled.
2007-03-11 15:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sunflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, cans aren't kept in a cooler very long. Also, coolers don't keep things frozen; after awhile, the ice will still melt, just more slowly.
2007-03-11 15:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The temperature in coolers are warmer than freezers.
2007-03-11 15:42:06 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it gets colder in the freezer and in the cooler it just keeps it cold and the ice will melt
2007-03-11 15:41:47 · answer #6 · answered by jam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume the cooler is not getting as cold, or for as long a time.
2007-03-11 15:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by Goldom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the cooler doesn't stay at a constant freezing temperature of 32 degrees or below
2007-03-11 15:41:52 · answer #8 · answered by Nagitar™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold water does not expand, but as it turns to a solid (ice) it does expand, with tremendous force. Enough to crack engine blocks, rock and pretty much anything containing it.
2007-03-11 15:43:06 · answer #9 · answered by Rockvillerich 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because its not under 32 degress
2007-03-11 15:41:38 · answer #10 · answered by matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋