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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Floating Ping Pong BallPIRA 2C20.30 |
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A ping pong ball can be "floated" on a stream
of air. The air rushing around the ball creates a pressure low enough
to lift and support the ball. Even when the ball is not exactly over the
air source! As long as the low pressure spot is under the center of mass
of the ball, it will stay "afloat".
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Ping Pong Ball |
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none at this time
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