AIR PRESSURE (3 films)
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Series: Uncle Wonder's workshop series
Duration: 15 min
Year Published: 1957
Creator: WCET
Format: 16mm
Color: B&W
Sound: Sound
Description: Part 1. Uses experiments to explain air pressure. Shows how to keep water in an upturned glass using a piece of paper. Illustrates the principles of air pressure with drinking straws, suction cups, and bathroom plungers. Part 2. Uses experiments with candles to show that air contains oxygen. Illustrates the force of air pressure using a bottle and an egg. Part 3. Uses an evacuation tube to remove air from a tin can. Proceeds to show that air pressure will crush the can
Complete Record: Series: Uncle Wonder's workshop series Source: NET Interest level: p-el Price: rent ea $3 Format: sd b&w
Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)
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- SHADOWS (1957) · WCET
- RAIN (1957) · WCET
- REFRACTION (1957) · WCET
- INCLINED PLANE (1957) · WCET
Record added: 2026-07-06 15:47:24