Coriolis Fountain
Coriolis Fountain shows what happens when straight line motion (little jets of water) combines with circular motion as the exhibit top is rotated. As the top of the exhibit spins, the water streams appear to bend in ways that may surprise you.
Educational Resources
- Andy Giger: Coriolis Fountain
An interactive Coriolis fountain aplet with controls for changing the rotation speed and water pressure
http://andygiger.com/science/e-coriolis/index.html - Bad Coriolis
This informative article debunks the commonly held belief that the Coriolis effect determines the way sinks drain.
http://www.ems.psu.edu/~fraser/Bad/BadCoriolis.html - About.com: Understanding the Coriolis Effect
Click here for a lot more links to videos and interactives exploring the Coriolis effect
http://weather.about.com/od/weathertutorials/tp/coriolisvideos.htm
Exhibit Categories: Mechanics - Dynamics - Motion, Water, Weather
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