Show the effect of atmospheric pressure

Show the effect of atmospheric pressure

This video shows an updating of the famous Magdeburg experiment carried out by Otto von Guericke in 1654 using two metallic hemispheres to show the effects of atmospheric pressure - try it for yourself!

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nimis620 3 months ago
Nice example of atmospheric pressure, unlike me there are people who don't technically understand why, so just for general advisory,you should include the scientific explanation. other than that, good video!
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