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How fast moving water “defies” gravity

2019-07-25

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A powerful jet of water pointing downwards can actually hold up an object against gravity! But how? I think I've worked it out. Let me know what you think of the explanation. Video also features: Hair dryer levitation and hand blender levitation. Are they related? Well it's all fluid dynamics, that's for sure!

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