Fluid Mechanics
Density & Buoyancy: Statics of Fluids
Weigh Submerged Block
PIRA Class: 2B40.10

Purpose
To observe how the fluid surrounding an object exerts a buoyant force on the object, decreasing its weight.

Description
Weigh an object in air and then in water.

Equipment
Weight on a String

Support Equipment
Spring Scale, Beakers, Alcohol, Oil, Water