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The Power of Words

The Power of Words

This simple, yet surprising physics demonstration challenges preconceptions about forces, and demonstrates the strength of atmospheric pressure. Learners will observe as the demonstrator attempts to use a sheet of newspaper to keep a ruler on the table while it is hit. Learners will compare what happens when the paper is folded, crumpled, and left flat on the ruler. This instruction guide includes a helpful video illustrating each step of the...

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Keywords:
Atmospheric Pressure, Physical Science, Forces, Geoscience, Trick, Structure and Properties of Matter, NSDL, Mathematics, Motion and Forces, Air Pressure, Physics, Engineering, General Science, Surface Area, Conducting Investigations, Technology, Chemistry, Atmosphere, Earth System Science, Atmospheric Science, Education, Materials Science, Physical Sciences
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
May 7, 2020
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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Unknown
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