Fluids > Statics > Pressure DCS# 2C10.10

PRESSURE DEPENDENCE ON DEPTH

 water squirter

APPARATUS
water squirter with corks 202-16-B
2 L beaker 101-01-C
 
DESCRIPTION
Cylinder has four holes at different heights along one side.  Fill with water and remove corks to show increase in pressure with depth as evidenced by the greater velocity of efflux from the lower holes.

One can show that the maximum range is obtained from a hole halfway between the top of the water and the surface on which it lands.
 
NOTES

Set up water squirter next to sink on large demonstration bench.

Water leaks from corked holes, so leave beaker of water and paper towels with set-up.

Leave bright yellow cork in cylinder; it is used as an indicator of the water level.