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What would happen if you blew through a straw with two ping pong balls hanging?
The Bernoulli principle states that as the speed of a fluid increases, its pressure decreases. So, when you blow air through the straw, the fast-moving air stream between the two ping pong balls will have lower pressure, causing them to move closer together.
Do ping pong balls have air in them?
Yes, but it's not under pressure or anything. They just happen to be hollow.
Do ping pong balls contain helium?
Nope, just plain old air. Although they smell weird on the inside, it is only air.
Why do ping pong balls fly?
the ball is the same as a tennis ball. it is made out of air on the inside so it will float in the air for a while and then will endventualuy fall.
Is there oxygen in a ping pong ball?
No, there is no oxygen in a ping pong ball. Ping pong balls are typically made of celluloid or plastic materials and are filled with air rather than oxygen.
Is the gas inside a ping pong ball poisonous?
No ... the inside of a ping pong ball is filled with air. Click on the 'Inside of a Ping Pong Ball' link below to learn more.
Why putting a dented ping-pong ball into boiling water will remove the dent?
The heat from the boiling water warms up the air inside the ping pong causing the air to expand and push the dent of the ping pong back out.
Inside of a ping pong ball?
Mostly air.
Why is a golf ball heavier than a ping-pong ball even though the balls are the same size?
The interior of a ping-pong ball is filled with air, while the interior of a golf ball is made of solid material (rubbers) that are heavier (denser) than air. Thus wile about the same size a golf ball is much heavier than a ping-pong ball.
How do you demonstrate Bernoulli's priciple with two ping-pong balls?
You can demonstrate Bernoulli's principle using a hair dryer and one or two Ping-Pong balls. Simply turn on the hair dryer and point it upwards. Then place the Ping-Pong ball in the air stream so it the upward force of the hair dryer balances the force of gravity. The ball will appear to levitate. This demonstrates the Bernoulli principle that fast moving fluids are at a lower pressure than slow moving fluids. Air from the hair dryer is at a lower pressure than the outside air. So a ball that is smaller than the air stream can be balanced in it.
Why does a ping pong ball restore its shape?
Its air inside contracts
What is the world record of ping pong ball bounces in the world record of ping pong ball bounces in the air?
The world record for continuous ping pong ball bounces in the air is 8,214 times, achieved by Ashrita Furman in New York on June 12, 2010.
