Columbia University Physics Lecture Demonstrations


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2B40.4 Weight of Air

[Setup Time: 5 Min.] [Current Condition: functioning, but needs replacing]

Info

An evacuated flask is balanced on a scale, and then air is allowed back into it.

Parts List

Blue aluminum bottle in B. Fluids & Mech, 1C

Vacuum Pump and Copper Tube by backwall

Digital gram scale, 6th floor labs

Relevant Simulation

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Other Information

Weight of Air

Real-Life Examples

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More Advanced Reading

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