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Because when you push it agains the window, it pushes some of the air out along the edge. Then you release it returning the volume close to that of what is was originally and reducing the pressure in the suction cup. The greater pressure in the atmosphere pushes the suction cup to the window with enough force to make friction on the edges of the keep it from sliding around and to keep it against the window.
Suction cups wont work in space because there's no atmosphere.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y ago-- Since there is air outside the cup, the pressure forcing it onto the surface is 14.6 lb/in2.
-- Since there is no air inside the cup, the pressure forcing it off of the surface is zero.
-- The sum of the forces on the cup is (14.6 lb/in2 onto) + (zero off of) = 14.6 lb/in2onto the surface.
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∙ 16y agoair pressure.
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How can the lizards move on the walls?
well lizards have suction cup like hands and it can only hold onto somethings
How does a suction cup hold objects in place?
A suction Cup will trap air behind itself which causes a partial vacuum. The negative pressure of trapped air or water causes it to keep in contact with the surface it is against.
Would a suction cup work in a vacuum?
No, a suction cup works by forcing air out of the space between it and the surface it's on. No air = no suction.
After pressing a suction cup, why does it stick to a surface?
because you are pushing air out of the space between the window and the suction cup
Why do suction cup stick to wet surfaces better than dry surfaces?
No. How well a suction cup sticks to a surface has to do with how will a seal can be formed on the surface. Rough surfaces will not form good seals compared to smooth surfaces which means that suction cups will not stick as well to rough surfaces as they do to smooth surfaces.
What will happen if air enters the inside of a suction cup?
The suction cup will lose its attachment, unless it has an additional adhesive. Suction cups attached to a surface are held there by the pressure of the outside air, which is higher than the pressure under the cup. The suction cup is trying to return to its uncompressed condition, and pulls away from the surface, reducing the pressure under it.
Why doesn't a suction cup hold to a window screen or to a grate?
Because neither the grate or window-screen are smooth surfaces. A suction cup (or similar device) needs a smooth, non-porous surface in order to form an air-tight seal.
What make suction cups stick?
A partial vacuum between the compressed suction cup and the flat surface.
How can you get a suction cup to hold for a long time?
Spit and push
What happens when you try to stick a suction cup on a rough surface Why?
as we know that suction pump stick on a smooth non-porous surface but rough surface contains pores due to which suction pump is not able to maintain grip with the rough surface.
Why does a suction cup stick to a window?
When you stick a suction cup on a window you force the air out of the suction cup and you create a high pressure vaccume keeping the suction cup on the window.
The function of suction cup of squid?
As far as I know, they're used for self-defense and to hold onto food while they're eating it. The suction cups are lined with razor sharp "teeth" which can leave pretty nasty scars on a while looking for a squid snack. I hope this helps you! :D
