Instructional Video

Imploding Drum

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We are all under approximately 22,000 pounds of pressure! A video lesson explains the concept of pressure equilibrium and then demonstrates the effect of disturbing that equilibrium. A dramatic demonstration shows how to reduce the pressure inside a drum and the resulting reaction.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Recreate the video demonstration in the classroom
  • Ask your classes to predict the result of the experiment prior to viewing the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be familiar with the concept of atmospheric pressure
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses slow motion video to emphasize the atmospheric pressure effect
  • Experiment uses readily available materials
Cons
  • None
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