Below are the four links that relate to Unit 5 of our class (Pressure, Scuba Diving):
- The Hydrostatic Paradox:
- Before the principles of hydrostatics were understood, the behavior of liquids was often very puzzling. This link will bring you to a very well-written article explaining the hydrostatic paradox. The article will walk you through how the paradox can be resolved by means of simple mechanics. Good read!
- The Effects of Underwater Pressure on the Body:
- Why would a fish throw up its stomach? What makes a scuba diver develop painful micro-bubbles in their joints? This video details the basics of barotrauma, shedding light on how humans and fish alike are influenced by laws of physics under the sea. This is a must-watch!
- How Water Towers Work:
- Clean water, of course, is one of humanities most fundamental needs and is a common necessity. Those of us that live in urban areas (Seward counts here!) are likely to get our water for some type of centralized system. This video provides an excellent explanation of the purpose and function of elevated water storage tanks. Enjoy!
- Liquid Breathing Moves a Step Closer Thanks to a Measurement Study:
- Liquid ventilation –breathing a liquid instead of air – has long been the stuff of science fiction, and despite experimental clinical use, its potential for treating severe pulmonary or cardiac trauma, and use in deep diving and space travel, it is still not widely used or understood. However, thanks to the work of German researchers, that may be about to change. A short, but a very interesting read!
Thanks for checking out my Unit 5 links!
