Pneumatics

Goals:

       To develop an understanding of how pneumatic models work.

Real World Applications:

       Scissor lifts, doors that open automatically 

Read the following few pages on Pneumatics to learn how they work.

1. Pick up a pneumatic pump and the parts set.

2. Build model B - click here

3. Build model 1 - click here

4. Design and build a window opening mechanism that swings a window open and shut that uses compressed air.

  Check out these interesting uses of pneumatics...

If you have finished early see a lab assistant.

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