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F5-09: BERNOULLI'S PRINCIPLE - HAIRDRYER AND PING PONG BALL

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the Bernoulli force.

DESCRIPTION: Using the airstream from the hairdryer (with heater element disconnected), one can suspend a ping pong ball in the air. As the hairdryer is slowly moved or slightly tilted, the ball follows the airstream.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 2C20.30)

EQUIPMENT: Hairdryer and ping pong ball.

SETUP TIME: None.


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