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Cartesian Diver
(Complete Item Description)
- Abstract:
This activity has students create a Cartesian diver, which will act in some ways like a submarine. Students will adjust the amount of air and water in an inverted test tube (the "diver") so that it at first barely floats in a water-filled bottle. Then, they will squeeze the closed bottle to create higher water pressure, causing the diver to sink. Releasing the bottle allows the diver to float again. Written instructions, a list of materials, and illustrations are included.
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Grade Level:
- Secondary
- Collection:
- NASA