Quick Answer: The Apparatus for Falling Water is an accessory for a rotating platform that shows the path of a falling stream of water in still and rotating conditions. Dye in the water makes the path easy to see as it falls into a bowl below.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Reservoir and outlet for a steady falling stream of water
Used with an electrical rotating platform and a bowl with dye
Water path compared with the platform still and rotating
Shows the Coriolis effect and rotating reference frames
About This Product
Students first watch the stream fall with the platform still, then start the rotation slowly and compare where the water lands. The change in its apparent path is used to explain gravity-driven flow, non-inertial reference frames and the Coriolis effect. After use, the water is emptied and the parts cleaned. The Apparatus for falling water can be supplied on export terms to Vietnam, South Africa, Ghana, Mali and Portugal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Apparatus for Falling Water used with?
An electrical rotating platform and a bowl with dye, so the falling water path can be compared in stationary and rotating conditions.
