Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Kamifusen, the self-inflating Japanese paper balloon. |
| Authors: |
Ichiro Fukumori1 |
| Source: |
Physics Today. Jan2017, Vol. 70 Issue 1, p78-79. 2p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*BALLOONS, *PAPER toys, *PARTICLE physics, *PAPER construction, *PAPER arts, MODELS |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the self-inflating Japanese paper balloon called kamifusen, which means paper (kami) balloon (fusen), and it is a traditional Japanese toy. The paper balloon has a hole left open to the surrounding air unlike a rubber balloon. Information on its conundrum, the pressure variation, and the material considerations is provided. |
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