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What happens to the temperature of gas particles inside a ping pong ball when it is placed in hot water?

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The gas particle temperature rises, trying to match that of the water, moving it at a rapid speed and creating pressure inside the ball to expand it.

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What if my ping pong ball is severely dented? Is there still hope?

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Try the methods in the article several times until the dents can not disappear. If they still won't disappear, you may need a new ball.

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Can I play table tennis without a table?

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Yes. Find a semi-large table and stack some cups or medium size books as the net. Then, just hit the ball back and forth. You can also put two sawhorses and 6-10 feet away from each other and put a slab of plywood on top.

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Can the ball inflate if it is cracked?

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No, you cannot inflate it if it's cracked as it won't hold air.

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At what temperature does water boil?

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When the water reaches 212 degrees Fahrenheit at sea level.

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Why should we suspend the ball with tissues or a handkerchief?

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The ball is very malleable and easy to shape, so if you put it on a flat surface, it will flatten.

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How much time does the ping pong ball usually take to return back to its shape?

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When I tried method 1, it took around a minute. The warmer water you use, the faster the ball will revert to its original shape.

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Can the dented ping pong ball still be repaired after it had a little hole poked into it?

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No, but if the hole is not that big, it won't really affect you when you're playing table tennis.

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