why are we advised to empty the ink from our fountain pen before going up on aeroplanes.?

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2007-07-04 21:29:57 · 3 answers · asked by Vikram 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

Due to the lesser air pressure at higher altitudes, the ink flows out (leaks out). Ball point pens and gel pens (and pencils) are unaffected!

2007-07-04 21:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

<>Because the change in air pressure might make the ink leak out.

2007-07-05 04:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

no liquids on plane these days~

2007-07-05 14:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by Cowgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋