Doesn't your "pressure" rise whenever you get "agitated"? > ---------- > From: J. R. Bruman[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 10:10 PM > Subject: Re: NON PD - Micro wave caution > > Hawkins, Darwin wrote: > > > > Forgot to include the effect of pressure. The previous dissertation > assumes > > all occurs at constant pressure. The phenomenon of sodas "boiling" when > you > > open is due to a sudden decrease in pressure allowing the gases to come > out > > of the liquid. Shaking prior to opening just build up more pressure and > thus > > a bigger drop when opened. > > So tell me, Darwin, WHY does shaking raise the pressure in the unopened > container? Cheers, > Joe > -- > J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 > 3527 Cody Road > Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5013 >