AIChE K-12 Module, Grades K-2 (1) - Fluid Dynamics: Measuring Viscosity with Timed Marble Drop through Liquids | AIChE

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AIChE K-12 Module, Grades K-2 (1) - Fluid Dynamics: Measuring Viscosity with Timed Marble Drop through Liquids

Authors 

Boyce, H. - Presenter, Northeastern University
Students will be introduced to the concept of viscosity by dropping marbles into graduated cylinders filled with liquids of varying viscosities, and they will time the marble as it falls through the liquid. The viscosity of the liquid is inversely proportional to the velocity of the marble and will allow students to visually see the difference in the liquid's viscosity and mathematically calculate it with skeleton note equations.

Presented by: Northeastern University AIChE Student Chapter

Module Topic(s): Fluid dynamics, physical properties

Topics 

K-12

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