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Title: Crush the Can
PIRA: 2B 30.10

Demonstrates: Atmospheric pressure.
Description: Fill a can with boiling water and cap tightly then watch as the can collapses as the water cools.
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Notes: Use kerosene can for this demo. Math Description: None.

Size: 8" W x 12" H Condition: Fair. Hazard: Burn hazard from boiling water

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