How Do Vacuum Cleaners Work?
6/13/20269 min
In today's episode, we explore how a vacuum cleaner actually sucks up all the dirt and hair off the floor! Air pressure, spinning fans, and powerful motors work together to pull dust and crumbs right off the floor.
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First 90 secondsJosh· Host0:00
[upbeat music] It's Curious Kids Weekend Picks, where a kid from the Curious Kids Club gets to pick the episode. So, what episode are we going to hear today?
Speaker 20:11
My weekend pick is how do vacuum cleaners suck up dirt? Bye, Josh. Say hi to my Uncle Brian.
Josh· Host0:21
[upbeat music] Hi, welcome to Curious Kids Everyday. I'm Josh. How are you doing today? It's so good to hear from you. Hey, have you ever used a vacuum cleaner? [gentle music] Have your parents ever let you vacuum the floor? What sound does a vacuum cleaner make? [vacuum cleaner running] Have you ever used the hose on a vacuum cleaner? [water running] Have you ever put your hand up against the hose [whooshing] and felt the way it tries to suck your hand in? How exactly does a vacuum cleaner work? How does it suck things off the ground? Does it have to be that loud? Let's learn all about vacuum