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Cluster 3: Fluids

Jasraj Chahal | Ingénieure en contrôle des systèmes

Jasraj Chahal

Career Profiles

Control System Engineer

Jasraj Chahal is a mechanical engineer working in the aerospace industry.
Trevor Roote | Préposé à l'entretien des machines

Trevor Roote

Career Profiles

Mechanical Maintainer

Trevor Roote is a Mechanical Maintainer for Bruce Power.
Smoke from a crop-duster shows wake turbulence

What is Air Turbulence?

STEM Explained

Learn about the science behind the four main causes of turbulence.

A variety of lava lamps

Lava Lamps

STEM Explained

Lava lamps are very interesting to look at. But they are also interesting examples of buoyancy, heat transfer and solubility!

Pitcher holding a baseball

Why Do Curveballs Curve?

STEM Explained

Bernoulli’s equation is key to understanding why curveballs curve.

Is it a liquid or a solid?

Is it a liquid or a solid?

Hands-on Activities

Make some goop that has the properties of a liquid and a solid.

is-it-possible-to-change-water-into-cola

Is it possible to change water into cola?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the concept of displacement of fluids in this hands on activity.

Construction vehicles use hydraulics. Image © Djahan, iStockPhoto.com

Hydraulics 101

STEM Explained

Hydraulics power many of the large machines you see around you.

How can I make a bottle rocket?

How can I make a bottle rocket?

Hands-on Activities

Use a pop bottle and other everyday materials to create a rocket that you can launch outdoors.

How can I make a Vortex Cannon?

How can I make a Vortex Cannon?

Hands-on Activities

Build a vortex cannon and discover how fluids (liquids and gases) can move in unique ways due to their physical properties.

Container ship in St. John’s harbor, Newfoundland, Canada

Why do Ships Float?

STEM Explained

Have you ever been on a ship and wondered how you’re staying afloat? The answer is buoyancy!

Will Booth | General Manager, Regional Hose & Hydraulics

Will Booth

Career Profiles

General Manager

Will Booth is the General Manager for Regional Hose & Hydraulics.
Shane Monaghan | Responsable de ligne de produits

Shane Monaghan

Career Profiles

Product Line Manager

Shane Monaghan is a Product Line Manager for Gates Corporation.
TREVOR ROOTE | MECHANICAL MAINTAINER

Trevor Roote (Video)

Career Profiles

Mechanical Maintainer

Trevor Roote is a Mechanical Maintainer, located in Ontario.
Murray Clayton | Forensic Anthropologist

Murray Clayton

Career Profiles

Forensic Anthropologist & Outreach Coordinator

Murray Clayton is a Forensic Anthropologist & Outreach Coordinator for the University of Toronto Mississauga.