Archimedes Principle Model

Specification:

Ø  Product Name: Archimedes Screw

Ø  Purpose: This model demonstrates how water can be transported from a lower level to a higher level using a screw mechanism — an ancient invention attributed to Archimedes.

• It was used in irrigation systems to lift water to fields.
• Also used for dewatering mines and transferring water from lower water bodies.

 Main Components:

Ø  Helical Tube (Screw Pipe):

o   Made of flexible PVC or plastic tubing.

o   Spiral in shape, designed to carry water upward as it rotates.

Ø  Handle:

o   A manual crank or handle fitted at the top.

o   When rotated, it turns the screw, causing water to move upward through the spiral channel.

Ø  Support Frame (Stand):

o   Made of metal or sturdy plastic.

o   Holds the screw at an inclined angle (approximately 30°–45°).

Ø  Water Tray / Container:

o   A plastic basin placed at the bottom to hold water.

o   The lower end of the screw is submerged in this water.

Educational Use:

·         Demonstrates the Archimedes principle of water lifting.

·         Useful in physics, mechanical engineering, and environmental science labs.

·         Helps students understand the concept of mechanical energy being used to perform work (lifting water).