Buoyant Force

In this lab, students use a high-resolution force sensor to measure the buoyant force on a metal cylinder lowered into a fluid and then determine the relationship between the buoyant force on a submerged object and a) its volume and b) the weight of the fluid displaced by the submerged object.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement

Subject: Physics

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Standards Correlations

IB® Topics AP® Topics
B.3 1.E.1.2; 3.A.3.1; 3.C.4.2

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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