Tried and True: Wind and pressure | NSTA

Tried and True: Wind and pressure

Science Scope—January 2003

The wind is part of our daily lives, but not everyone can explain what causes this phenomenon. To demonstrate how differences in pressure systems cause air to move from one area to another, the classic collapsing-can activity explores how air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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