How to Balance a Soda Can at a 45 Degree Angle

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Empty out one half to one third of a soda can.. Tilt the can at a 45 degree angle.. Observe and adjust.

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Steps

1

Empty out one half to one third of a soda can.

Step 1

Empty out one half to one third of a soda can.

2

Tilt the can at a 45 degree angle.

Step 2

Tilt the can at a 45 degree angle.

3

Observe and adjust.

Step 3

Observe and adjust.

4

Give the can a little push.

Step 4

Give the can a little push.

5

Find a salt shaker.

Step 5

Find a salt shaker.

6

Pour a small amount onto the table.

Step 6

Pour a small amount onto the table.

7

Press the bottom edge of the salt shaker into the salt pile.

Step 7

Press the bottom edge of the salt shaker into the salt pile.

8

Blow away the remaining salt.

Step 8

Blow away the remaining salt.

9

Gather up the materials.

Step 9

Gather up the materials.

10

Push the two forks together.

Step 10

Push the two forks together.

11

Find the center of mass of the utensils.

Step 11

Find the center of mass of the utensils.

12

Insert a toothpick into the center of mass.

Step 12

Insert a toothpick into the center of mass.

13

Balance the forks and toothpick on the rim of a glass.

Step 13

Balance the forks and toothpick on the rim of a glass.

14

Burn the edge of the toothpick.

Step 14

Burn the edge of the toothpick.

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