Meghan Lloyd

Physics

15 August, 18:12

This experiment is to see if water flows faster out of a smaller can or a larger can.

You will need:

• two cans (one quite small like a soup can and the other large, like a juice, can.)

Follow these steps:

A. Remove the top of each can. Punch a hole in the side of each can, very close to the bottom, making sure the holes are equal in size. Cover each hole with a piece of tape, and place the cans next to the sink.

B. Put water in both cans, making sure the water is at the same level - different amounts, but the same level. Turn the cans so the holes are facing into the sink, and remove the tape at the same time. Answer these questions: Do the streams of water shoot out at the same distance? Why or why not?

C. Try the same experiment, but this time put one cup of water in each can. What

happens to the streams of water now?

D. Try the same experiment, but this time fill both cans to the top. What happens to the streams of water?