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Why does a rubber sucker stick against a wall and not fall down?

Question #82124. Asked by kaung30.

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srini701
Answer has 12 votes
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srini701
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Answer has 12 votes.

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Because of air pressure. It sticks to the wall since the pressure outside the sucker is greater than that inside.


Jun 17 2007, 11:59 PM
MonkeyOnALeash
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MonkeyOnALeash

Answer has 6 votes.
Same reason a syringe fill with a substance.

(see post on #82125)

Jun 18 2007, 2:52 AM
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