Lift a Stool
Equipment: A stool and a sheet of 1'x1'x1/4" rubber with a handle.
What it does: The stool is lifted with the rubber sheet.
Concepts Demonstrated: Air pressure.
Classroom assembly:
- Place the sheet of rubber on the stool.
- Using the handle on the rubber sheet, lift the stool.
Note:
- Lift the corner of the sheet of rubber to remove it from the stool.
Cautions: None.
Setup Time: Short.
Difficulty: Straightforward.
Visibility: High. This demonstration is appropriate for large lecture halls.
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References: PIRA 2B30.50
Original Construction: Purchased.
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Prepared by Jeff Rudd, 1999
Revised by Laura Schmidt, 2007