Demonstrations
Pressure
   

P04: Coanda Effect

 

Purpose: To show how a deflected jet of air will cause enough pressure difference to hold a ball suspended in midair.

Description:

 

Aim a jet of gas upward from the blower. Place the balloon, ping pong ball, or styrofoam ball in the jet and notice that it stays. The air jet may be tilted about 45º and the ball will remain suspended.

Equipment List: Storage Location: Robeson206  

 

Balloon, ping pong ball, or styrofoam ball    
  Hair dryer or other type of blower    
         

References:

Manual: None     PIRA #:  
 
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