Fluid Flow Patterns
Type of activity: demo
Activity code: Me-042a
Description:
| Demonstrates wakes and laminar separation in fluids. 1) Place ripple tank on light tablet / document camera if needed. 2) Fill ripple tank with diluted rheoscopic fluid. (concentrates is in the small, plastic bottle if needed) 3) Mix fluid well with a stick. 4) Move various objects along the length of the tank. 5) Observe fluid patterns |
Apparatus
Diluted Rheoscopic Fluid
Teflon Shapes
Light Tablet
