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M-F5   :   Magdeburg Hemispheres



UNIT: Pressure

PURPOSE: Classical demo of the force due to pressure difference

EQUIPMENT:
1. Small Magdeburg hemispheres
2. Portable vacuum pump [NYA]

SUGGESTIONS:
1. Pump the air out just so the sphere holds together, separate the two parts with ease
2. Pump the air out to minimum pressure. Ask a strong student to separate the hemispheres

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