Lift a Stool

square of rubber with a hook attached sitting on top of a stool
PIRA: 
2B30.50
Area: 
2 Fluid Mechanics
Topic: 
2B Statics of Fluids
Concept: 
Atmospheric Pressure

 

Place a square of rubber on a chair and lift the chair by pulling the handle attached to the rubber sheet.

This works even better if a thin layer of water is added.

Demo Contact

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