Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Describe a simple experiment with the help of a diagram to show that Air occupies space
Advertisements
Solution
Air occupies space
- Press an inverted glass
- Tilt the tumbler to one side, tumbler over the water.
Observation: On tilting the tumbler, bubbles of air are seen coming out. Water slowly enters the tumbler to take place of the trapped air in the tumbler.
Conclusion: Air occupies space (the space in the tumbler was occupied by air).
RELATED QUESTIONS
What was the ancient belief regarding the nature of matter ?
How is greenhouse effect produced?
Why can’t we see air?
How is air useful to water boats?
Tick (√) the correct alternative from the choice given for the following statement.
Air consists of
Tick (√) the correct alternative from the choice given for the following statement.
The gases which cause acid rain are
What is meant by the term ‘atmosphere’? State the role played by the atmosphere for the survival of mankind.
The layer of air around the earth is known as ______.
Match the following:
| 1. | Layer of air | a. | Hand fan |
| 2. | Electrical energy | b. | 21% |
| 3. | Nitrogen | c. | Windmill |
| 4. | Oxygen | d. | Atmosphere |
| 5. | Palm Trees | e. | 78% |
About 78% of the volume of air is ______.
