Exp3 For Student
Exp3 For Student
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OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this lab
1. To measure the buoyant force on a number of objects.
2. To know how does changing the volume of an object that is
submerged in a fluid affect the buoyant force on the object.
3. To achieve Archimedes principle result
EQUIPMENTS:
1. Graduated cylinder.
2. Digital balance.
3. Vernier.
4. Ruler.
5. String.
6. Extra masses.
7. Beakers.
8. Jar.
THEORY:
ρ= => m = V ρ
where (rho) is the density of the fluid, V is the volume of fluid displaced
and g is acceleration due to gravity. It is the buoyant force that keeps
ships afloat in water and hot air balloons floating in air.
In this experiment, the buoyant force will be measured three ways and the
results compared. The first method is by the measurement of force. This
method involves weighing an object first in air, then in water, and using
the difference in weight as the buoyant force. Though the object's mass
does not change, its apparent weight will change when measured while
immersed in a fluid that is denser than air.
The second method is the displaced volume method. The volume of fluid
displaced by the object is measured and its weight calculated. The weight
of the water displaced is equal to the buoyant force exerted on the object,
by Archimedes' Principle.
Please note that for the third method, the volumes of interest are different
for objects that float and objects that sink.
Readings:
Table 1. Result of part 1
Weight of piece in Weight of piece Losses of Weight of pieces Fb
Air (1) within Liquid (2) in air and liquid
of Liquid
1
2
3
Discussion:
1. A 1000 cm3 gold brick (ρ = 19.3 g / cm3, so mass = 19.3 kg) and a
1000 cm3 aluminum brick (ρ = 2.7 g/cm3, so mass = 2.7 kg) are
immersed in water. Which brick experiences the greater buoyant
force? Justify your answer.
Find
2. Why is it easier to float in the sea than in a river or swimming
pool?
3. How can a ship made of steel (ρsteel = 7.88 g/cm3) float in water?