4th grader tries to disprove 'Deflategate' with science experiment
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As the investigation into the New England Patriots continues over "Deflategate," a California fourth grader has taken it upon herself to get some answers.
Some contended that footballs naturally lose air in cold temperatures and that's what this youngster set out to prove.
"Deflategate?" Sienna, 9, tackled it as science project. Verdict? Blame Ma Nature, not Pats: http://t.co/10pjssrI2h pic.twitter.com/KE6cP2ahjV
— Natomas Unified (@NatomasUSD) February 20, 2015
The conclusion?
After placing one ball in a 100-degree oven and one in a fridge at 38 degrees, the pressure of the cold one decreased while the hot one increased.
There you have it, NFL. Case closed.
- With h/t to FOX Sports