PURPOSE: To illustrate Bernoulli's principle in a dramatic way.
DESCRIPTION: A large styrofoam ball is contained in an inverted funnel which is connected to an air blower. When the blower is turned on, the ball rises to the top (narrow end) of the funnel.
SUGGESTIONS:
REFERENCES: (PIRA 2C20.35) A smaller version is available: F5-05: BERNOULLI'S PRINCIPLE - SMALL BALL AND FUNNEL
EQUIPMENT: Pre-assembled setup as photographed.
SETUP TIME: None.