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F5-22: VENTURI TUBE WITH PING PONG BALLS

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the venturi effect in a dramatic way.

DESCRIPTION: In this venturi tube the Bernoulli effect is used as a pressure sensor; the higher the ball the greater the pressure of the air coming from that hole. Both the venturi effect and the reduction of pressure along the tube can be seen .

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 2C20.26) See Demonstration Reference File for further information.

EQUIPMENT: Venturi tube, ping pong balls, blower.

SETUP TIME: None.


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