A flat plate with a strong outward air flow can be used to pick up other objects.
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Teachable Topics:
- air pressure
- Bernoulli's Principle
- aeronautical lift
Theory:
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Apparatus:
- flat plexiglass plate
- pie plate
- air blower with hose
Procedure:
- Drill a hole in the exact center of the plexiglass plate
- Glue a rubber conduit over the hole for the blower hose to attach to
- Attach the hose to the plate and turn on the blower
- Pick up flat object with the plate. Airflow may be to be adjusted depending on the size and weight of the object.
