Episode 393
Why do I feel the pressure of wellies in water?
When standing barefoot in water, we don't feel the water pressure on our feet. But when wearing Wellington boots, we do feel a pinching - why? We asked Colm-cille Caulfield, Professor at Cambridge University, to help us wade through the...
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
September 30, 20183m 40s
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Show Notes
When standing barefoot in water, we don't feel the water pressure on our feet. But when wearing Wellington boots, we do feel a pinching - why? We asked Colm-cille Caulfield, Professor at Cambridge University, to help us wade through the science of Daniel's question... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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water pressurewellington bootswaterpressurephysicsgravity