Fluid Pressure and Flow
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About
Topics
- Pressure
- Water
- Fluids
- Fluid Dynamics
- Bernoulli
- Density
Description
Explore pressure in the atmosphere and underwater. Reshape a pipe to see how it changes fluid flow speed. Experiment with a leaky water tower to see how the height and water level determine the water trajectory.
Sample Learning Goals
- Investigate how pressure changes in air and water.
- Discover how you can change pressure.
- Predict pressure in a variety of situations.
- Determine how fluid motion affects the pressure.
- Figure out how to convert water pressure to water velocity.
For Teachers
Teacher Tips
Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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Software Requirements
Windows | Macintosh | Linux |
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later
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OS 10.5 or later Sun Java 1.5.0_19 or later
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Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later
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Credits
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