Complete Experiments: Fluids
Capstone 'EX' experiments include all the apparatus, sensors (when needed), manuals, and PASCO Capstone files you'll need in your student physics lab. For your convenience, we've listed all the downloadable files for each experiment below.
Grade Level: College
Subject: Physics
Activities
01) Archimedes' Principle
The buoyant force on several objects is measured by weighing the water displaced by the object as it is submerged. The buoyant force is also determined by measuring the difference between the object's weight in air and its apparent weight in water. Some of the objects have the same density, some have the same volume, and some have the same mass. The density of each object is measured and the dependence of the buoyant force on density, mass, and volume is explored.
02) Piping Systems
We will determine the major losses due to friction in pipes and the minor losses due to elbows and valves.
03) Pumping Systems
We will determine the characteristic curves for two pumps. We will also observe the impact of placing pumps in series and in parallel.
