Steve Spangler Science: Bed of Nails – Table-Top Variation

The science behind the famous trick of lying down on a bed of nails!

You may have seen your favorite circus performers or magicians perform the classic Bed of Nails Trick… but what is the secret? Using a smaller version of the bed and a clear balloon, you can see the science behind the trick.


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Pressure
K-6
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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