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==Instructions==
 
==Instructions==

Revision as of 09:13, 22 July 2015


Back to 2C - Statics of fluids
PIRA index: 2B40.26

Description

A boat with a massive weight is submerged to a greater depth in water.

Equipment

  • plastic bowl
  • 1L beaker
  • water
  • donut-shaped heavy disc

Instructions

Place plastic bowl in the beaker of water. Slowly insert weights into the bowl without tipping it over. The "boat" will slowly sink but will stay afloat on the water's surface.

Keywords

boat, weight, anchor, depth, buoyancy

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