Show Me The Physics:
Archimedes' Principle
Prediction:
As an object is lowered into a fluid, what happens to its apparent weight, and how does it relate to the fluid that spills out?
Observe the relationships. Deduce the rules.
Enter Simulation
True Weight
0.00 N
Displaced Vol
0.0 mL
Spilled Wt
0.00 N
SPILLED WT
0.00 N
APPARENT WT
0.00 N
Object Material
Wood (0.6 g/mL)
Aluminum (2.7 g/mL)
Iron (7.8 g/mL)
Gold (19.3 g/mL)
Fluid Setup
Water (1.0 g/mL)
Oil (0.85 g/mL)
Honey (1.42 g/mL)
Reset Fluid
Object Volume
50 cm³
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Lower Object (Depth)
0%
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