Fluid Pressure

Pressure
Seafloor
U-tube
Pascal I
Pascal II

Fluid pressure and flow

Explore pressure in the atmosphere and underwater. Change the shape of a pipe to see how fluid flow velocity changes. Experiment with a squirting water tower to see how height and water level determine the path of water.

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Seafloor

Fluids in a U-tube

Pascal's Principle

Application of Pascal's principle

This simulation allows us to examine a practical application of Pascal's principle. Notice how by changing the areas on either side, it is possible to generate a large force by applying little force.