Exploding Water Heater
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Part of the "MythBusters" series. Can an ordinary water heater build up so much pressure that it rockets through the roof and into the atmosphere? Meanwhile, Tory, Grant, and Kari try on some all-American myths about blue jeans. Accessibility options on the DVD are: (1) expanded description, (2) English subtitles in a black box.
Media Details
Runtime: 52 minutes
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Physics, Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2007
- Producer/Distributor: Discovery Education
- Series: MythBusters
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