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United Scientific™ Coriolis Effect Apparatus



With this kit, students investigate how a spinning platform causes a moving object travel in a curved path.
Supplier: United Scientific™ UNCOEF001
Description
This apparatus helps students to understand the Coriolis effect, the phenomenon whereby an object moving on a spinning surface will travel in a curved path. The demonstrations that follow will allow students to observe the Coriolis effect on a small scale, then explore how the Earth’s constant rotation influences wind patterns and ocean currents around the world.
Components:
- Turntable
- Erasable Tracing Surface
- Ramp
- Steel Balls (2)
Specifications
6 to 14 | |
Coriolis Effect | |
Earth Science |
Kit | |
English |
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