viscosity
Aim: to test the rate at which different fluids flow
Materials needed:
A tape measure
A Ramp – a table two tote trays (secure with masking tape)
30mls of each type of liquid (honey, water, olive oil, tomato sauce, mayonnaise)
Small containers
Pencils
Recording tables/sheets
A plastic drop cloth to catch the mess
Calculators
Method
1. Measure out 30mL’s of each liquid.
2. Set your stop watch to zero
3. Tip one liquid at a time from the top of the ramp. Remember to communicate with your group to ensure the timer starts as you tip the liquid.
4. Let the liquid flow for the set time you have decided and measure the distance travelled.
5. Record your results in the table.
6. Repeat for each type of liquid, recording your results as you go.
7. Clean your ramp for the next test.
8. Tip one liquid down the ramp and time how long It takes to reach the bottom.
9. Record your results in the table.
10. Repeat for each type of liquid, recording your results as you go.
11. Record each group’s results as they become available
12. using the calculator, determine the mean distance and speed for each liquid
tote tray setup 1
tote tray setup 2
mayonnase going down the tote tray ramp
*** Remember to video and take pictures during the investigation for later use.