I know it's because of the Bernoulli effect, but what is a simpler way of explaining or demonstrating this?
2007-02-11 04:15:45 · 5 answers · asked by sabrieyl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Does it have anything to do with the curve of the bathtub?
2007-02-11 04:35:22 · update #1
Actually, scientists disagree as to what is happening. Some say rising heat, other say water speed causes airflows, and one says it's a vortex effect, like a cyclone. Whatever it is, it is very annoying. That's why I invented a solution. Try the ShowerBow. Enjoy more space, instantly!
2007-02-11 08:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Actually it is simply that the air in the shower gets warmed by the water spray and rises, creating a slight pressure difference that moves the curtain inward. Try running cold water and see what happens. I may need a cold shower after SexMagnets answer!
2007-02-11 04:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rising warm air in the shower causes a rising Convection current. More air is simple trying to get in to the shower causing the curtain to belly inwards.
2007-02-13 11:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The faster a fluid travels, the lower the pressure it exerts. The water from the shower is traveling faster than the air around it and this lowers the pressure. The suction is compensated by the curtain being pulled in until the pressure equals out.
2007-02-11 04:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by eric l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The heat rises and gets sucked out the top and the cold air gets sucked into the bottom of the curtain causing the curtain to move inward.
That's as simple as I can get it, maybe someone else around here can take it down further.
2007-02-11 04:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by sexmagnet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋