I3-17: COLLAPSE OF CAN - PORTABLE PUMP
- ID Code: I3-17
- Purpose: Demonstrate the forces created by atmospheric air pressure.
- Description: Place a soda can firmly on the top gasket around the pump opening, and pump air out of the can using the hand pump. In less than a minute enough air is pumped out of the can so that the can collapses.
- Availability: Available
- References: http://www.physics.umd.edu/deptinfo/facilities/lecdem/services/refs/refsi.htm#I3-17
- Loc codes: I3, SU14