2C20.30: BERNOULLI'S PRINCIPLE - FLOATING PING PONG BALL

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the Bernoulli force.

DESCRIPTION: Using the blower from a air track, one can suspend a ping pong ball in the air. As the blower is slowly moved or slightly tilted, the ball follows the airstream.

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EQUIPMENT: Air track blower and ping pong ball.

SETUP TIME: 15 minutes