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BALLOON AND CAN








EQUIPMENT
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Can
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Balloon
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Propane Torch
   


NARRATIVE
            A balloon is stretched over the mouth of the can. The air in the can will expand and inflate the balloon when heat is applied to the can. Put a small volume of water in the can before heating.

Note: Do not over heat!