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Dunk and Flip

Dunk and Flip

Learners complete two simple experiments to prove the existence of air and air pressure which surround us. First, they push an inverted cup into water; the air in the cup prevents water from entering. Then, they try to flip up a meter stick covered by paper; the air above the paper pushes down and prevents the stick from moving easily. These can also be used as demonstrations. When learners set up a free account at Kinetic City, they can answer...

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Keywords:
Physical Science, Force, Geoscience, NSDL, Air, Air Pressure, Motion and Forces, Pressure, Physics, Gases, General Science, Conducting Investigations, Atmosphere, Chemistry, States of Matter, Earth System Science, Atmospheric Science, Education, Physical Sciences
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Primary Audience:
Grade School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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