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Old 04-11-2014, 03:41 PM   #87 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CapriRacer View Post
That's a really interesting claim. It doesn't sound right, but I am willing to be convinced. Do you have a citation to help fill in the gaps?
Helium filled basketball?

also this makes reference to F1 teams ordering an argon nitrogen mixture
http://www.messer.si/import/GfLdec11.pdf


Here is a quote from the royal society of Chemistry on argon.

"The most exotic use of argon is in the tyres of luxury cars. Not only does it protect the rubber from attack by oxygen, but it ensures less tyre noise when the car is moving at speed. "

Argon


EDIT: Additional link to bounce of ball filled with helium
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasc...0/phy00342.htm
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