How Does Air Move in a Vacuum?

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Start date Jan 27, 2007
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A vacuum itself does not possess speed, as it is defined as the absence of matter. However, the air that is displaced to create a vacuum can have a speed associated with its movement. The rate at which a vacuum fills a container is contingent on how quickly air can exit the container. The discussion emphasizes that understanding vacuum dynamics involves focusing on the movement of air rather than the vacuum itself. Overall, the key point is that the speed of air leaving a container determines how quickly a vacuum can form.

Jan 27, 2007

JPC

This might sound silly , but can a vacuum have a speed ?

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Jan 27, 2007

Danger

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A vacuum isn't a thing; it's a lack of anything. The material that is displaced in order to create a vacuum will have a speed.

Jan 27, 2007

DaveC426913

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How fast can vacuum fill a container? The question is more correctly 'how fast can air leave the container?'

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