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2B30.1 Vacuum Lift

[Setup Time: 20 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

A fifty pound weight is lifted when a cylinder with a piston is evacuated.

Parts List

Vacuum Cylinder and Piston in B. Fluids & Mech, 1C

50 lbs. Weight in A. Mechanics, 1A

Vacuum Pump by backwall

Stand (a ladder works well too) by backwall

Carabiner in A. Mechanics, 1A

Note: Must use a large stand base or a clamp base to support 50 pound weight.

Relevant Simulation

Demo Example:

Other Information

Vacuum Cylinder Lift

Real-Life Examples

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