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Pressure Investigation

Pressure vs Volume

Volume vs Temperature

Pressure demonstration: Observational Experiment

Aim

Investigate pressure.

Prior Knowledge

  1. Force and Area concepts

Description of the Experiment

Subject is wrapped in a garbage bag and air is removed with a vacuum cleaner. Once the air is removed, subject is unable to move.

Addtional Information

Note: This experiment could be potentially dangerous and/or fatal if conducted incorrectly or without adequate supervision. If you want to try it, DO NOT cover your face with the plastic bag. You will probably die if you do. Also, we are not responsible if you kill yourself or anyone/anything else doing this experiment: you HAVE been adequately warned.

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Questions

Thanks to Jeff who suggested this experiment.