Coriolis Force
Model Number: TM1017
Portable benchtop unit for visualizing water-jet deflection in a rotating reference frame.
Overview
Benchtop apparatus for demonstrations and experiments in Coriolis force.
A benchtop base unit supporting a rotating arm on which a transparent water tank and counterbalance are mounted. The water tank houses a submersible pump which produces a jet of water. The jet of water is observed to deflect when the arm rotates. The deflection is due to the Coriolis force, a fictitious force which appears to act on objects moving within a frame of reference that is rotating. Dials and a digital display on the base unit allow students to adjust the speed and direction of rotation, as well as the pump rate.
Features
- Portable, self-contained benchtop unit for classroom demonstrations and small groups
- Clearly demonstrates Coriolis force deflecting a jet of water in a rotating reference system
- Adjustable speed and direction of rotation
- Adjustable pump rate
- Local LCD display with direct measurement of rotational speed and pump rate
- Interlocked transparent guard for safety while allowing visibility of water jet deflection
- Supplied with an action camera to view water deflection using Wi-Fi or a smart device
Specifications
- Type: Portable, self-contained benchtop unit
- Base unit: Rotating arm with transparent water tank and counterbalance
- Water system: Submersible pump producing a jet of water
- Controls: Adjustable speed and direction of rotation; adjustable pump rate
- Display: Local LCD display with direct measurement of rotational speed and pump rate
- Safety: Interlocked transparent guard
- Viewing aid: Action camera for observing water deflection
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of fictitious forces
- Visualisation of the Coriolis force effect
- Verification of the relationship between Coriolis force, speed and direction of rotation, and the velocity of objects moving within the rotating reference frame
Add On Products
Items Included
- Benchtop base unit
- Rotating arm
- Transparent water tank
- Counterbalance
- Submersible pump
- Interlocked transparent guard
- Action camera
- Comprehensive user guide
Requirements
- Smart device for viewing the action camera feed via Wi-Fi (not supplied)