Archimedes' Principle

In this lab, students will use force sensors to explore the relationship between the volume of fluid displaced by a submerged object and the buoyant force experienced by that submerged object.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Physics

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Overflow Can

Provides direct volume measurements for materials that displace the liquid for buoyancy experiments.

PASPORT Force Sensor

This sensor measures both pulling and pushing forces up to ±50 N.

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