Advanced Placement • College • High School / Physics
Hydrostatic Pressure
In this lab, students use a low-pressure sensor to measure the static pressure at different depths in a column of water and use their data to determine the mathematical relationship between static pressure and depth in a fluid.
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Standards Correlations
| IB Topics | AP Topics |
|---|---|
| B.3 | 3.C.4.1; 3.C.4.2 |
Featured Equipment
PASPORT Barometer/Low Pressure Sensor
This sensor measures atmospheric pressure changes and doubles as a low pressure sensor. For use with PASPORT Interfaces.
Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.
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