Practical 1.1 - Hydrostatics
About the Equipment
In this experiment, we will use special equipment for measuring hydrostatic force. It consists of a series of tanks, each with a different type of hinged gate on its side. The gates are connected to a known weight by a string, which applies a point force to the gate (and therefore a moment about the hinge) in such an arrangement that it either holds the gate shut or pulls it open.