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A partial vacuum between the compressed suction cup and the flat surface.
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Why do suction cups stick together when air is removed from between them?
Because the sides of the suction cups seals air out. The reason anything moves is because there is a substance to replace the area where the object was before it moved. When the air is sealed out, nothing can come to replace the suction cups' space, therefore they do not move, thus not coming apart.
Do suction cups stick on wood?
Yes, but only polished wood, like smooth ones and waterproof ones.
How does rubber suction pads stick on the walls?
Using suction.
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 is the normal gauge pressure on the suction line of a running refrigerator?
It depends if it has suction cups on its shoes or not
What are the things on the octopus tetecals?
Suction cups that help it stick
Can suction cups stick to ice?
I think so but I'm not sure
What simple machines make up suction cups?
Vacuum cleaners are a good example of suction cups.
How do star fishes stick?
using suction cups called tube feet
What surface does suction cups stick to best?
It sticks best to smooth and dry surfaces.
If lizards do have suction cups in their feet can mechanical suction cups be developed which helps human to stick to such inclinations?
No, because we have so much more body mass than the lizards the cups wouldn't be able to hold us as well
Can octopus stick to your through while you are eating it?
octopus can stick to your throat while you are eating it but this is a very rare occurrence. not all sushi bars will cut off the suction cups and while you are ingesting the substance the pressure from your esophagus will cause the suction cups to retract and will stick. to get it off just drink some water or something
How can starfish get suction cups?
They don't have suction cups they have tube feet
Why do suction cups stick together when air is removed from between them?
Because the sides of the suction cups seals air out. The reason anything moves is because there is a substance to replace the area where the object was before it moved. When the air is sealed out, nothing can come to replace the suction cups' space, therefore they do not move, thus not coming apart.
How many tentacles do not have suction cups?
they all have suction cups. There are eight tentacles and two arms(they all have suction cups). Hope this helps!
Do suction cups stick on wood?
Yes, but only polished wood, like smooth ones and waterproof ones.
Do shower organizers with suction cups really hold, and is there a way to make sure they don't fall?
Suction cups will hold if properly installed,and the weight restrictions are followed.
