Equilibrium Tubes

Name/Title

Equilibrium Tubes

Entry/Object ID

2013.3.31

Description

This apparatus is designed to illustrate the principle that in tubes or vessels of any shape or size (larger than capillary) which communicate with each other, water will rest only when its surface is at the same level in them all. Some of the tubes of this instrument are missing. The base measures 18 inches long.

Collection

Moosnick Museum - Scientific Apparatus