Variation of pressure with depth of water: working with high-tech and low-cost materials

By Funda Ornek, Teresita D. Taganahan

Issue 349 | Page 85 | Published Jun 2013

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When you dive underwater, you feel the pressure on your ears and, as you dive deeper, more pressure is felt. This article presents an activity that teachers might find useful for demonstrating the relationship between water depth and pressure.

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