Archimedes' Principle

The buoyant force on several objects is measured by weighing the water displaced by the object as it is submerged. The buoyant force is also determined by measuring the difference between the object's weight in air and its apparent weight in water. Some of the objects have the same density, some have the same volume, and some have the same mass. The density of each object is measured and the dependence of the buoyant force on density, mass, and volume is explored.

Grade Level: College • High School

Subject: Physics

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Archimedes Principle Experiment

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