AIR TESTING CENTERS CONTINUED Pen or pencil Find out activity sheet from yesterday on the table
Station One: Diving Paper What did you notice in the cup? Did the paper stay dry?
Explanation The glass is filled with air whether it is right side up or upside down No where for the water to flow into the cup! AIR TAKES UP SPACE!!!!
Application Examples of where we might see this happening in our lives? Why is it important that we know air takes up space?
Applications Continued Flipping a canoe Goggles when scuba diving Under water welding Driving underwater km-long tunnel crossing opened in First road link between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island
Station Two: Magic Seal Why do you think the index card stuck to the cup?
Explanation Air outside of cup pressed on the card with more force than the weight of the water. Atmospheric pressure is larger and thus holding the water inside the cup Almost like a vacuum
Different Demonstration, same idea. Can you explain it this time?
Explanation Vacuum Air is pushing more than the water weight of the water ALSO: The attraction of water molecules (cohesion) hold the water droplets together. The molecules are joined together to form a thin membrane between each opening in the mesh
Applications Why is it important to know about air pressure? Where might we see this property of air in our everyday lives?
Air Pressure Application Siphoning Drinking straws Syringe
Strength Test What do you think is holding the newspaper down?
Explanation Air pressure is pushing down on the paper Pressure of air is about (1kg/cm 2 ) Roughly 15 lbs/in 2 Atmospheric pressure is lowest at sea level AIR EXERTS PRESSURE!
Why are we not crushed by air pressure then?
Balancing Act What about the balloons help you balance the meter stick?
Explanation Size of each balloon is roughly the same amount Same mass in each balloon AIR HAS A MASS!! What will happen if you pop one of the balloons? How much does air weigh?
Application For Mass of Air Engineers need to know that air has a mass when constructing air filtration systems
Exit Slip On the piece of paper provided - Name thee properties of air discussed - Example of these three properties in everyday life If you have any questions, or are wondering about something please write it on the back