Episode 510
Why are fridges difficult to quickly reopen?
Have you ever wondered why it's difficult to reopen a fridge door shortly after it has been closed?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
July 4, 20223m 58s
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Show Notes
Listener Josie asked us "Why can't I immediately open my fridge door after closing it? It feels like air pressure is keeping it closed. Is this the case?" James Tytko spoke to Cambridge University's Engineering Professor Vikram Deshpande about this fascinating fridge function... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
Vikram Deshpandefridgesair pressureGay-Lussac's lawpressure differencevaccumair temperature