Buoyancy Force Brings Ball to the Surface

Identifier: FL: HS - 025

A 50-mL graduated cylinder, a 2000-mL beaker, and a black rubber ball

Concept Overview:

Buoyancy

Lecturer Instructions

Steps to FollowExpected Result
  1. Fill beaker about half to three quarters full of water.
  2. Place ball in beaker.
Ball will float
  1. Use graduated cylinder to push ball underwater.
  2. Remove graduated cylinder
Ball will rise back to the surface as soon as the graduated cylinder is removed.
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