How can something that can’t be seen crush a 67,000 lb. oil tanker made of half-inch steel?

Level: High School

Creator: Concord Consortium

Topic: Air Pressure

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This sequence includes the following activities: Why do my ears hurt when I dive in the deep end of the pool?; Why do I have to let air out of my car tires in the summer but add more air to my tires in the winter?; Why does a soda can explode if it is left unopened and in a hot car? ; How can a big metal drum be crushed using air pressure?.

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