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.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement

Subject: Physics

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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.

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