What is a harbottle science apparatus? This very cool science toy demonstrates the atmospheric pressure all around you! Blow up a balloon and watch it say inflated despite being open to the atmosphere! How does this work? Science! Did you know you are being crushed the the weight of the air around you right now? 14.7 Pounds per square inch to be exact.

00:00 Intro to Harbottle science.
01:29 Setting up the balloon inside the harbottle
03:00 Showing the effect with water.


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