In search of more solutions: After meal puzzle

Work out how to remove a cube of ice from a glass of water using string and dinner table items.

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In Search of More Solutions
In Search of More Solutions provides material for chemical “egg race” competitions that help to put the fun back into chemistry, and gives students that “little bit extra” to motivate them to follow a scientific or technical career. Follow the links below to buy a copy from our online shop ...
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