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Part 1 - Fluid Dynamics and Pressure Measurement Aim The aim of the investigation is to find the viscosity of water using a rigid glass tube (capillary). By further calculations, to find whether the flow of liquid is laminar or turbulent. Diagram Apparatus Uncertainty Water Beaker Funnel Rubber tubing Rigid glass tube (capillary) Basin Travelling Microscope +/- 0.0005cm Measuring Cylinder +/- 0.5cm3 Stop watch +/- 0.005s Ruler +/- 0.05cm 2 x Clamp stand Procedure The apparatus was set up as shown above. The length of the glass tube was taken and recorded, this was to stay constant. The height of the glass tube from the desk was measured as was the marker of water level on the funnel from the desk. The water was then poured into the funnel up to the marker point using the beaker and allowed to pass through into the basin. This was kept constant by a member of group who poured water into the funnel. The rate at...

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