Archimedes' Principle
Archimedes' Principle (Follow this link to print the Procedure/Data Sheet)
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Part I requires the students to determine the volume of a brass ring/tube using Archimedes Principle. |
In this image, the brass ring/tube is immersed in water while it is suspended from the triple beam balance by a thread. After determining the volume of the brass ring/tube using Archimedes principle, the students confirm the volume by measuring the brass ring/tube with a Vernier Caliper. |
Part II requires the students to predict the minimum number of pennies required to sink a wooden block. |
This image shows a TA determining the actual number of pennies required to sink the block after the students have made their prediction. |
Note: A small amount of dish detergent was added to the water to help reduce the affects of surface tension. |