WATER IN A ROTATING CYLINDER
hydrostatics
Description of the device
Device demonstrates the result of setting water particles in rotary movement.
Phenomenon
When the cylinder rotates quickly, all liquid inside it moves up the walls of the vessel. It’s the effect of centrifugal force that occurs in rotating systems and depends on rotation speed. While the vessel rotates, free surface of the liquid takes shape of a circular paraboloid.
How to use it
Set the impeller in slow rotary movement by slowly turning the crank. Gradually increase the impeller’s rotation speed. Observe the liquid’s behavior.