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The Hemispheres of Magdeburg
This is a classical experiment concerning vacuum, which is based on the demonstration given by Otto von Guericke in 1657.
Two hemispheres can only be separated under the expenditure of immense efforts. This experiment emphasizes, how strong the air pressure acts on all objects, which surround us.
