Crush the Can

Can suspended over a heat source
PIRA: 
2B30.10
Area: 
2 Fluid Mechanics
Topic: 
2B Statics of Fluids
Concept: 
Atmospheric Pressure

 

Boil 100ml of water in the can, then remove it from heat source and attach the cap. As vapor is reduced by cooling, the can collapses. Alternately, you may use the vacuum pump to remove the air from the can.

 

Demo Contact

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