An apparatus to determine the static thrust exerted by a fluid on a submerged or partially submerged surface and allow comparison of the measured magnitude and position of this force with simple theory.
Product Features
Tank capacity: minimum 5 litres.
Distance between suspended mass and fulcrum: at least 270mm
Cross sectional area of quadrant: maximum 100x100 mm2
Total depth of submerged quadrant: 150 to 170 mm
Height of the support point on the quadrant: at least 100 mm
Water drain system at the bottom of the apparatus
A set of masses of different weights, at least (8 of 50 gm, 5 of 20gm)
Built of corrosion-resistant material
Accessories/Spares
An extra spare quadrant of the same size
Different weights, at least (8 of 50 gm, 5 of 20gm)