Can Breathing Through a Tube Create Powerful Force for Tasks?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the potential use of air pressure, specifically through breathing, to create a seal and possibly operate a pump. The concept of an aspirator or "venturi pump" is also mentioned. Additionally, an example of converting a felt tip pen into a spray gun using air pressure is given. However, it is noted that using only lung power would not be effective for emptying a fish pond.
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How much force(air pressure would the process in this video take?



Could it be produced or magnified to work using breathing through a tube? To create the seal?
 
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspirator_(pump )
 
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Bystander was first.
aka "venturi pump"
 
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Could it be produced or magnified to work using breathing through a tube?

Depends what you want to do. I've seen a device that converts a felt tip pen into a crude spray gun by blowing through a tube at right angles to the pen nib. It draws the ink out of the pen and blows it onto the paper.

You would have a hard time emptying a fish pond using just your lungs to blow down a pipe.
 
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I would say that breathing through a tube can potentially create a powerful force for tasks. This is because when we exhale, we release carbon dioxide and water vapor, which creates a pressure differential between the inside and outside of the tube. This pressure differential can be harnessed to create a force, similar to how a straw works.

The amount of force or air pressure that can be produced through this process would depend on several factors, such as the diameter and length of the tube, the volume and speed of exhaled air, and the efficiency of the seal created by the tube. Without specific measurements and calculations, it is difficult to determine the exact amount of force that can be produced.

However, it is important to note that the force produced by breathing through a tube would not be as powerful as other methods of creating force, such as using a pump or compressor. This is because the human respiratory system is not designed to generate high levels of pressure, and the force produced would be limited by the capacity of our lungs.

In terms of creating a seal, breathing through a tube could potentially help create a temporary seal by providing a constant flow of air to maintain the pressure differential. However, this would also depend on the size and shape of the tube and how well it fits against the surface it is being used on.

Overall, while breathing through a tube can potentially create a force for tasks, it may not be the most efficient or reliable method compared to other means of generating force. Further research and experimentation would be needed to determine the exact capabilities and limitations of this method.
 

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