Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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Chapter 5, Problem 128DQ
In the classroom demonstration at Lund University, a vacuum pump evacuates air from a large, empty oil drum, which slowly and dramatically crumples as shown. A student friend says that the vacuum sucks in the sides of the drum. What is your explanation?
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