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.

Key features:

• Portable, self-contained benchtop unit, suitable for classroom demonstrations and use by small groups of students
• Clearly demonstrates the Coriolis force deflecting a jet of water within 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 students to see water jet deflection
• Supplied with an action camera to view water deflection using wifi or a smart device (not supplied)

Standard Features:

•  Supplied with comprehensive user guide
• Five-year warranty
• Manufactured in accordance with the latest European Union directives
• ISO9001 certified manufacturer