Chapter 1: Q. 1.67 (page 48)
Make a rough estimate of how far food coloring (or sugar) will diffuse through water in one minute.
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In one minute, the food coloring (or sugar) will diffuse through the water.
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Chapter 1: Q. 1.67 (page 48)
Make a rough estimate of how far food coloring (or sugar) will diffuse through water in one minute.
In one minute, the food coloring (or sugar) will diffuse through the water.
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