Demonstration Manual

Hydrostatics

DHS04 - Cartesian Diver

Objective:

- Demonstration apparatus for illustrating application of both Boyles' law and Archimedes' principle.

Apparatus:

• Plastic Diver
• Plastic Pop Bottle
• Water

Method

When pressure is applied to the pop bottle, the diver descends; when the pressure is released, the diver rises.

Note:

Do not apply excessive force to the pop bottle.

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