Fluid Pressure and Flow - Pressure | Density | Water - PhET Interactive Simulations
Explore pressure in the atmosphere and underwater. Reshape a pipe to see how it changes fluid flow speed. Experiment with a leaky water tower to see how the height and water level determine the water trajectory.
Overview
Added
March 18, 2026
Subject & domain
physics · fluid-mechanics
Grade range
Grade 6–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Tool
Introduction
PhET Simulation: Fluid Pressure and Flow
- Core Topics: Pressure, density, water, fluids, Bernoulli's principle, and fluid dynamics.
- Learning Objectives:
- Investigate pressure variations in air and water.
- Identify factors that influence pressure changes.
- Predict pressure outcomes across various scenarios.
- Analyze the relationship between fluid motion and pressure.
- Understand the conversion of water pressure into water velocity.
- Technical Requirements:
- Simulation format: Java-based.
- Compatibility: Operates on most PC, Mac, and Linux systems.
- Access: Requires downloading the Java file via the provided button.
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