About this Simulation

This simulation models the equilibrium of three different immiscible liquids with varying densities (d₁, d, d₂) in a connected pipe system. Learners can adjust liquid properties and observe how pressure differences drive liquids to different heights, demonstrating the principle that pressure at equal depths must be equal across connected fluids.

Learning objectives: Understand the relationship between liquid density and liquid height at equilibrium | Apply hydrostatic pressure principles to predict liquid levels in connected vessels | Explore how immiscible fluids distribute based on pressure balance



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Three different liquids in the pipe, with density d₁,d,d₂, equilibrium simulator
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author image author image Fu-Kwun Hwang - Dept. of Physics, National Taiwan Normal Univ.; Fremont Teng; Loo Kang Wee