Bed of Nails Balloon

Balloon and bed of nails
PIRA: 
1K30.15
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1K Applications of Newton's Laws
Concept: 
Pressure

 

Place a balloon on a single nail and it pops. Place a balloon on a bed of nails and it will support a surprising amount of mass.

 

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu