Vat of Water with Wood Block

Concept Overview:

Buoyant Forces: The buoyant force (weight of water displaced) on the wood equals the weight of the wood, if it floats, so the total weight of both configurations is the same.

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to Follow

1. Observe weight of the water in the container on the scale.
2. Place block of wood into water.
3. Observe weight on the scale.

Expected Result

The weight on the scale is equal before and after the insertion of the wooden block.

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