Shillong Science Centre

Floating Ball

Category:

Physics

Wing:

Fun Science

Tags:

#Bernoulli's Principle

#Grade 11

#Age 16

#installation - 66

#Hydrodynamics

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"When you press the switch, something incredible happens – the ball defies gravity and floats in mid-air! This magical feat is brought to you by Bernoulli's principle, a fascinating concept in fluid dynamics. Here's how it works:
Bernoulli's principle states that as the speed of a fluid (like air) increases, its pressure decreases. In this case, when you press the switch, it triggers a high-speed air jet. As this air rushes out, it creates a low-pressure area along its path. Now, here's where the magic kicks in the surrounding air, which is at a higher pressure, rushes in from all sides to fill this low-pressure area. The collective force of the surrounding air pushing in from every direction effectively cradles and supports the ball, causing it to float in its position. It's a perfect illustration of how the physics of fluid dynamics can create seemingly gravity-defying effects. So, the next time you see that ball floating, remember, it's not magic; it's science – Bernoulli's principle at work!"

Balancing Ball

Contact

  • 0364-2721777/0364-2307930
  • shgsciencecentre@yahoo.in

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  • Main Campus Rd, North Eastern Hill University, Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya 793022