2B20.15 • Static Pressure: Pressure vs. Depth
Location: Cabinet 2
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Instructions/Notes:
- Demonstration shows the pressure of water is dependent on the height of the water column above an opening in the glass tube.
- A tall glass tube has three rubber stoppers at different heights on the tube is filled with colored water.
- A drainage tank is provided and should be lined up correctly to catch each emitted stream.
- The water pressure decreases as the the height of the water column above each hole becomes lower.
Demo Staff:
- The ring stand for the glass column needs to be clamped to whichever table is used for this demo.
- Also, it takes two staff members to either retrieve or place the glass column on top of the fluid mechanics cabinet.
- it takes about 2 liters of colored water to fill the glass cylinder.
- Make sure the water is blue or green. Do NOT color yellow.
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Last updated on February 27, 2025