Did Blaise Pascal Experiment with a Barrel?

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Blaise Pascal's experiment with a barrel, often associated with his work on fluid mechanics, is questioned in this discussion. The original poster, Alberto, seeks confirmation of Pascal's reference to the barrel in his treaties but finds none. He attempted a similar experiment with a 10-meter tube, which did not result in the barrel bursting as expected. Another participant notes that the maximum height for water pressure is around 10.3 meters, implying that the experiment's parameters may not have been met. The conversation highlights the challenges of replicating historical scientific experiments accurately.
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Hello, I would like to know if Pascal really made the experiment of the barrel.
I have looked for in his treaties(traitez de liqueurs) but I have not seen any reference to the barrel. Somebody knows if Pascal speaks somewhere of the barrel?
I tried to make the experiment with a tube of 10m but the barrel did not burst. Somebody has made this experiment?
Excuses by my poor English(from Spain) .

Thanks,Alberto
 
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You nearly did it! The maximum height for water should be around 10.3 meters. :D
 
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