Paper Sucked by Blower

Brass-plated air hose lying next to an index card.

Concept Overview:

1. Bernoulli's Principle is applied to high speed sheets of air.

Lecturer Procedure for Demonstration

Steps to Follow	Expected Result
1. Place index card flat on a table. 2. Plug quick-connect fitting into the in-house air supply in lecture hall. 3. With hand on the edge of the card, direct jet of air downward onto the card. 4. Once card is stabilized, release card and move apparatus closer to card.	Card will be sucked up to the hose.

Steps to Follow

Expected Result

1. Place index card flat on a table.

2. Plug quick-connect fitting into the in-house air supply in lecture hall.

3. With hand on the edge of the card, direct jet of air downward onto the card.

4. Once card is stabilized, release card and move apparatus closer to card.

Card will be sucked up to the hose.

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