Pressure Show

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The Pressure Show is a 30-45 minute presentation, and can cover the following points:

  • Pressure is equal to a Force applied over an Area, or P = F/A.
  • By increasing the area the force is applied to, you decrease the pressure felt across the surface.
  • Air Pressure is constantly around us.
  • Air behaves as a Fluid.
  • High pressure areas in a fluid will flow towards low pressure areas. This can result in objects being pushed or lifted into low pressure areas.
  • Vacuums are empty space, including no air.
  • Gases can be compressed and pressurized, whereas liquids cannot.
  • Gases will expand to fill a container, even as the amount of gas decreases.
  • Pressure and Temperature are related for a fixed Volume.
  • Pressure and Volume are related for a fixed Temperature.

Demonstrations

The following demonstrations can be used to cover various points within the topic of pressure.

Suggested Demonstration Lists

Elementary School

Middle School

High School