Understanding Air Pressure in Water Tricks

Understanding Air Pressure in Water Tricks

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Chemistry

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial demonstrates a simple science trick using water, an index card, and air pressure. The presenter explains how to fill a glass with water, cover it with an index card, and flip it upside down without spilling the water. This phenomenon is due to air pressure, which is explained in detail. The video encourages viewers to try the experiment themselves and share their results.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials are needed to perform the water trick at home?

A glass of water, a piece of cloth, and air pressure

A glass of water, a metal lid, and air pressure

A glass of water, a plastic sheet, and air pressure

A glass of water, an index card, and air pressure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in setting up the water trick?

Place the index card on the glass

Turn the glass upside down

Fill the glass halfway with water

Fill the glass completely with water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What keeps the water from falling out when the glass is turned upside down?

Friction

Air pressure and suction

Gravity

Magnetic force

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much air pressure is exerted on the water in the glass?

15 pounds per square inch

20 pounds per square inch

10 pounds per square inch

5 pounds per square inch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when the index card is removed from the glass?

The water stays in the glass

The water evaporates

The water falls out

The water freezes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after trying the experiment yourself?

Discard the materials

Try a different experiment

Report your results

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