Archimedes’ principle states that a body fully or partially submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the body. This principle explains why objects float or sink and is fundamental in understanding fluid mechanics. It was discovered by the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes.
Spring Balance: A device used to measure the weight or force exerted by an object by measuring the extension of a spring.
Stand: A support structure used to hold equipment like the spring balance in place during experiments.
Stone: The object whose weight and buoyant force are being measured in the Archimedes’ principle experiment.
Water: The fluid in which the stone is submerged, causing a buoyant force that can be measured.
Eureka Can: A container with a spout used to measure the volume of water displaced when the stone is submerged, demonstrating the principle.
Spout: The outlet on the Eureka can from which displaced water overflows into a beaker.
Beaker: A container used to collect the water that overflows from the Eureka can when the stone is submerged.
Pan Balance: A device used to measure the mass of the stone by balancing it against known masses.