Recent content by Ryu81

I have a better understanding now. Thanks for your help!:)

Sorry for my wording, I meant attract gas molecules (accelerate/push them). After learning more about positive displacement, then there's Momentum transfer and Entrapment for me to get through!:) I was just looking at vacuum in outer space after reading your post and found this info...

Thanks to jarednjames for the example and to everyone else for replying.:) Am I am on the right track here... Vacuum cleaner example: When the fan is switched on a partial vacuum is created due to the lower pressure created behind the fan and dirt/debris is pushed up the vacuum cleaner due to...

I understand that the purpose of a vacuum pump is to remove the gas molecules from a sealed volume to create a partial vacuum, but just what is actually happening to the gas molecules throughout this process? I have been researching online, but have not found any guides that clearly explain the...