Vortex Mixer (Brie-anna Molina)

Author

Brie-anna Hope Molina

Principles

Centripetal force: a center-driven force that acts on an object moving in a circular path.

Standards

Include the science standards which are addressed by this equipment. If no specific content stards are addressed, use the investigation and experimentation standards.

Materials needed

Centrifuge tube

Usually used with centrifuge once supernatant is removed

Procedure

Simply place your sealed centrifuge tube on the rubber pad in the center of the machine and push down. This causes the motor to run and stir the substance inside the tube. You must hold on to the tube during this process. Once the liquid is adequately mixed, you lift up and the machine stops.

Explanation

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Questions

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2. Question

3. Question

Everyday examples of the principles illustrated

Tornadoes, hurricanes, water spouts

Photos

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