Emily's Science Lab: Flying Ping Pong Ball Experiment
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In "Emily's Science Lab: Flying Ping Pong Ball Experiment," host Emily Calandrelli explores Bernoulli's Principle and the dynamics of air pressure with a fun and educational experiment. Using a hair dryer, Emily demonstrates how a stream of air can levitate a ping pong ball by creating a cone of low pressure. This low pressure zone allows the ball to float, demonstrating the balance between gravity and lift. Emily further explains how the object's weight, like a balloon versus a ping pong ball, affects the floating height due to the differing forces of gravity. This video effectively introduces basic physics concepts such as gravity, air pressure, and Bernoulli's Principle, making it a valuable educational resource that inspires curious minds to explore science further. Emily's accompanying books offer similar experiments, encouraging exploration beyond the video.
Media Details
Runtime: 4 minutes 53 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics, Science Experiments, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 2 - 8
- Release Year: 2024
- Producer/Distributor: Emily Calandrelli
- Series: Emily's Science Lab
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