Surprises in the Physics of Water Entry (IMAGE)
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Through experiments and theory, NYU Tandon researchers illustrate surprising changes in water pressure on a wedge that strikes the water (upper right) when an object -- the buoyant cylinder near the wedge -- is present. While the team measured an increase of water pressure in the region nearest the cylinder, they discovered decreased water pressure in the pileup region (outflow). The red arrows indicate the direction and speed of the water particles, and the green lines indicate contour plot of the velocity magnitude of the water particles. Blue dots mark the location of the sensors.
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NYU Tandon School of Engineering
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