About this Simulation

This simulation models the behaviour of two Cartesian divers responding to changes in pressure within a sealed container. Learners can adjust pressure conditions and observe how each diver rises and sinks based on buoyancy principles. The side-by-side comparison reveals how identical mechanisms respond to the same pressure changes.

Learning objectives: Understand how pressure affects gas volume and buoyancy | Compare the behaviour of two divers under identical pressure conditions | Explore the relationship between pressure, density, and vertical motion in fluids