Theory Overview
Simulation based on the Principle of Floatation for determining liquid density.
Apparatus Setup
Load Controls
Data Table & Calculations
| Added Mass, m (g) | Immersed Length, l (cm) |
|---|
Calculations & Theory:
(M + m)g = (V + A · l) ρ g
l = [1 / (A · ρ)] m + [ (M/ρ - V) / A ]
l = [1 / (A · ρ)] m + [ (M/ρ - V) / A ]
Cross-sectional Area, A = π·d²/4 = 3.142 cm²
Gradient of l vs m graph, G = 1 / (A · ρ)
Calculated Liquid Density (ρ): -- g/cm³