Can you put a cell phone in a vacuum chamber?

Air is much thinner than water. Pulling a vacuum (sucking the air pressure out of a chamber) would have no problem going past any water resistance a phone may have. So it wouldn't be sealed against a vacuum. There would be issues with the display and the battery chemistry possibly getting damaged.
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Can I vacuum seal a cell phone?

Put the phone and your moisture-absorbing substance of choice in a vacuum bag and use the sealer to suck out the air. The partial vacuum will cause the water to evaporate a little quicker and help dry your device faster and more thoroughly.
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Would my phone work in the vacuum of space?

So could a phone survive in space? Sure, but it would need some help. Inside the International Space Station or a shuttle where it's not subject to the harshness of space it wouldn't have a problem and indeed astronauts are known to take phones with them.
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What should you not vacuum seal?

Vacuum sealer manufacturers recommend that you do not package raw onions, fresh mushrooms or fresh garlic due to botulinum concerns. Some foods do not seal well, such as bakery foods and liquid products.
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Can I vacuum seal my phone to make it waterproof?

As this video tutorial shows, the best way to ensure that no water can reach your phone is to use two bags. For a more extreme version of this (to use if you're going kayaking, for example), you can use a vacuum-sealing device such as a food saver to vacuum-seal your phone in a plastic bag.
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Do electronics work in the vacuum of space?

Today's electronics are designed to work in a vacuum. It's still possible there are some situations where it's desirable to seal the electronics to reduce outgassing that could affect some sensitive sensor.
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Can a camera work in a vacuum?

The camera itself can work in vacuum, it has been used by NASA in space. A few issues have to be adressed: Internal temperature sensors should be monitored, this can be done by commands in a telnet window for instance. Some electronic components may be overheated because there is no convective cooling.
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Is space a 100% vacuum?

Outer space is not completely empty; it is a near-perfect vacuum containing a low density of particles, predominantly a plasma of hydrogen and helium, as well as electromagnetic radiation, magnetic fields, neutrinos, dust, and cosmic rays.
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How do you deep clean a cell phone?

To clean up Android apps on an individual basis and free up memory:
  1. Open your Android phone's Settings app.
  2. Go to the Apps (or Apps and Notifications) settings.
  3. Make sure All apps is selected.
  4. Tap on the app you wish to clean.
  5. Select Clear Cache and Clear Data to remove the temporary data.
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What works to dry out a cell phone?

Leave your phone in an airtight container full of silica gel packets (those small packets you get inside new shoes and bags), or another drying agent. These help absorb the moisture.
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Can a cell phone be dried out?

In a small number of cases swamped phones are able to dry out on their own over the course of days or weeks. But it's not common. And while some newer phones are water resistant and can withstand a quick drop in a bucket or toilet, none are water proof.
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How long can a human survive in a vacuum chamber?

After about one minute circulation effectively stops. The lack of oxygen to the brain renders you unconscious in less than 15 seconds, eventually killing you.
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What Cannot travel through a vacuum?

Sound cannot travel through a vacuum. A vacuum is an area without any air, like space. So sound cannot travel through space because there is no matter for the vibrations to work on it.
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What is the safest way to carry your cell phone?

It's better to carry your cellphone in a purse or briefcase. If you have to carry it on your body, put the back facing out to minimize radiation exposure. When possible, use a hands-free headset or put the phone on speaker mode to reduce the amount of time the cellphone is pressed against your ear.
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Can WIFI travel through vacuum?

Electromagnetic waves don't need a medium. They can move through the vacuum of space, for example.
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Will a laser pointer block a security camera?

Can You Disable a Surveillance Camera with an Infrared Laser? Unfortunately, the answer is yes and it applies to all surveillance cameras. If the criminals using infrared illuminator, powerful LED torch light or even a reflective board, the camera cannot catch the image during the nighttime.
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Can a laser pointer destroy a security camera?

Unfortunately, security cameras are pretty sensitive to lasers. Laser pointers and laser pens have the ability to damage equipment lenses, rendering them useless.
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Can anything survive the vacuum of space?

Cute microscopic animals called tardigrades are found almost anywhere there is fresh water. They can also survive extreme conditions—even exposure to the cold vacuum of outer space—and their DNA can withstand a battering by X-ray radiation.
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What can survive the vacuum of space?

If you're not familiar with water bears, or tardigrades, they are super-tiny animals that are best known for their ability to survive in some of the harshest conditions: extreme heat, extreme cold, bottom of the ocean, near volcanoes, highly radioactive environments, and even the vacuum of space.
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What things dont work in space?

11 Basic Things That Are Difficult to Do in Space (And How Astronauts Do Them)
  • Sleeping. Tossing and turning in your sleep isn't so problematic when you have gravity holding you down. ...
  • Eating Bread. ...
  • Eating Veggies. ...
  • Brushing Your Teeth. ...
  • Washing Your Hands. ...
  • Shaving and Cutting Your Hair. ...
  • Clipping Your Nails. ...
  • Crying.
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Can bacteria survive in a vacuum seal?

Some harmful bacteria that only grow in air-free setting can grow much better and faster in vacuum sealed products than if they were not vacuum sealed. Unlike bacteria that spoil food, disease-causing bacteria may not change the color or look of the food.
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Can I put my phone underwater with a ziplock bag?

On the Ziploc website a commenter reported that the Ziploc kept her phone dry when it plunged into a river on a rafting trip, but nobody would suggest you actually submerge a phone in a Ziploc bag.
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How long does it take for water to evaporate from a phone?

At least 24 hours is the minimum, and try for 48 hours or more if you can. Don't hit the power button to “test it out” or “see if it's fixed yet” before that time. If there's still water inside, it can easily conduct electricity to places on the circuit board that it's not meant to go.
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