Magdeburg Hemispheres

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

When the air is removed between these two hemispheres it becomes difficult to separate them.

Steel spheres which require a vacuum pump or matching rubber suction cups are available. Location:

  • Drawer 14