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Osmotic pressure

physical science Maturity 9-11

Water moves to find a balance.

Osmosis diagram.svg
Osmosis diagram.svg
It flows through a tiny wall. It goes to where there is more salt or sugar. This helps plants stand up tall. It can even clean our water. Do you like to play in water?

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File:Osmotic pressure on blood cells diagram.svg
Osmotic pressure on blood cells diagram.svg
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