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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Featured Equipment

Overflow Can

Overflow Can

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

PASPORT Force Sensor

PASPORT Force Sensor

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

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