2B30.10 Crush The Can

Demonstrate pressure of air. Boil water in a can. The steam displaces some of the air. Tape shut. As the vapor pressure is reduced by cooling, the can collapses.

Setup Requirements: Assembled as needed. Put a small amount of water in can. Usually a hotplate is used instead of gas burner. This will take a few munutes to become red hot and boil water.

Equations: None

Safety Issues: Red hot electric hotplate or gas burner. Hot water. Gloves available