{"id":2915,"date":"2024-06-13T11:26:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T11:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/?p=2915"},"modified":"2025-08-22T20:51:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T20:51:18","slug":"archimedes-principle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/archimedes-principle\/","title":{"rendered":"Diving into Buoyancy: Exploring Top Questions on Archimedes Principle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">In fluid mechanics, Archimedes principle is one of the most critical principles with several applications in our daily life. The principle was established by Archimedes, a Greek mathematician, when he tried to\u00a0 determine the authenticity of a golden crown commissioned by Hiero II. He reportedly ran out of the tub and rushed home naked, shouting!! &#8221;Eureka&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"> (which means I have found it in Greek).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">In this blog post, we will understand what is Archimedes principle, and answer the top questions about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2913\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle.jpg\" alt=\"What is Archimedes Principle?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/archimedes-principle\/#What_is_Archimedes_Principle\" >What is Archimedes Principle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/archimedes-principle\/#How_did_Archimedes_formulate_his_principle\" >How did Archimedes formulate his principle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/archimedes-principle\/#Equation_of_Archimedes_Principle\" >Equation of Archimedes Principle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/archimedes-principle\/#How_do_you_study_Archimedes_principle_in_the_laboratory\" >How do you study Archimedes principle in the laboratory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/archimedes-principle\/#How_can_you_prove_that_Archimedes_principle_is_experimentally\" >How can you prove that Archimedes principle is experimentally?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/archimedes-principle\/#How_is_Archimedes_principle_used_in_modern_science\" >How is Archimedes principle used in modern science?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/archimedes-principle\/#Explore_Archimedes_Principle_Virtual_Laboratory_in_Science_Education\" >Explore Archimedes Principle Virtual Laboratory in Science Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2024\/06\/13\/archimedes-principle\/#Discover_Physics_Like_Never_Before_Access_PraxiLabs_Virtual_Physics_Labs_Instantly\" >Discover Physics Like Never Before: Access PraxiLabs Virtual Physics Labs Instantly!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Archimedes_Principle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><b>What is Archimedes Principle?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Archimedes principle states that \u201cthe upward buoyant force that is exerted on a body immersed in a fluid, whether wholly or partly submerged, is equal to the weight of the fluid that the body displaces and acts in the upward direction at the center of the mass of the displaced fluid\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">In other words, Archimedes&#8217; principle proves that if a body is immersed in a liquid, it will be acted upon by upward force (Buoyant force) equal to the weight of the displaced liquid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Archimedes&#8217; principle is a consequence of <a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2022\/03\/22\/newtons-third-law-of-motion\/\">Newton&#8217;s third law<\/a> the weight of the object equals the weight of displaced liquid in equilibrium <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">(floating).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Archimedes&#8217; principle is an idealization. Surface tension, pressure asymmetry, the nature of the solvent and other factors cause it to break <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">down for complex liquids.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"title-5\" class=\"content-title\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One of the most critical importance of Archimedes\u2019 Principle is that explains why ships made of heavy materials can still float? <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Even though materials like steel are heavier than water, ships can float because of their design, it allows them to displace a large volume of water, resulting in a buoyant force that counteracts their weight.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Archimedes_formulate_his_principle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><b>How did Archimedes formulate his principle?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">When Archimedes tried to reveal the authenticity of a golden crown commissioned by Hiero II:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">He took one mass of silver and another one of gold, both equal in weight to the crown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">He filled a container to the brim with water, then put the silver in and noticed how much water the silver pushed out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">He refilled the container again and put the gold in, and noticed how much water the gold pushed out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">He found that the gold displaced less water than the silver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">He then put the crown in the same container and found that it pushed out more water than the gold and indicating that the crown was mixed with silver.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2912\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle-formula.jpg\" alt=\"Equation of Archimedes Principle\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle-formula.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle-formula-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle-formula-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Archimedes-principle-formula-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equation_of_Archimedes_Principle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Equation of Archimedes Principle<\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">The equation of Archimedes principle is given by the following formula:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Where:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">g is the acceleration due to gravity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">p <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a density of pushed out fluid.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">V is the volume of pushed out fluid.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Buoyant force Fb is depends on some factors:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Volume of the displaced fluid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Volume of the body submerged in liquid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Density of the displaced fluid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Acceleration due to gravity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_study_Archimedes_principle_in_the_laboratory\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><b>How do you study Archimedes principle in the laboratory?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>We can study<\/strong> <strong>Archimedes principle in the laboratory by following\u00a0 these steps:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Take a beaker filled with water to the brim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Measure the weight of any solid body using a spring balance and record it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Keep the body attached to the spring balance, then immerse it in the water. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Just make sure the spring balance is not submerged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Record the weight shown by the spring balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">\u00a0Note that the last weight is less and some water will be pushed out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Collect the displaced water and weigh it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Now, you will find that the weight of the pushed out water is equal to the loss of weight of the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">From the previous experiment, we can prove <a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/3d-simulations\/archimedes-principle-virtual-lab-physics-simulation\">Archimedes principle<\/a>, which states that <strong>\u201cWhen a body is completely or partially immersed in a fluid (liquid or gas),it is acted upon by an upward force called \u201cUpthrust or buoyant\u201d that is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid by the body. Also, the volume of the immersed body equals the volume of the displaced fluid \u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_prove_that_Archimedes_principle_is_experimentally\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><b>How can you prove that Archimedes principle is experimentally?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><b>You can prove that Archimedes principle experimentally by applying the following steps:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Take a metal object and determine whether it is made of aluminum, brass, copper, or iron (steel). <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Record the material on your data sheet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Measure and record the mass of your metal object.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Measure and record the mass of the wood block.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Temporarily remove the pan from the balance. Raise the shelf to its highest position. Replace the pan. Check that your balance is still zeroed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> Fill a beaker about \u00be full of water and place it on the shelf.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> Attach a string to the metal object and suspend it from one of the hooks where the pan attaches to the balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> Adjust the amount of water in the beaker and\/or the length of the string so that the metal object is completely submerged in the water, but not touching the sides or bottom of the beaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> Measure and record the balance reading.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> Remove the metal object and replace it with the wooden block and the metal sinker, with only the metal sinker\u00a0 completely submerged. Measure and record the balance reading.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> Make sure neither object is touching the beaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> Repeat the previous step with both the sinker and the wooden block completely submerged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Empty the beaker and put the lab equipment away. Wipe up any water on the balance or lab table.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><i>Source: Archimedes\u2019 principle<\/i>. Available at: https:\/\/collegeofsanmateo.edu\/physics\/docs\/physics210\/lab11.pdf (Accessed: 26 June 2024).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2920\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-is-Archimedes-principle-used-in-modern-science.jpg\" alt=\"How is Archimedes principle used in modern science?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-is-Archimedes-principle-used-in-modern-science.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-is-Archimedes-principle-used-in-modern-science-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-is-Archimedes-principle-used-in-modern-science-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-is-Archimedes-principle-used-in-modern-science-768x637.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Archimedes_principle_used_in_modern_science\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><b>How is Archimedes principle used in modern science?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">There are several applications and uses of Archimedes principle in modern science such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Calculating the volume of any solid that has irregular shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Determining the relative density or <a href=\"https:\/\/simple.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Specific_gravity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specific gravity<\/a> (SG) of solid and liquids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Controlling the depth of submarines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Designing ships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Designing life jackets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Designing Hot Air Balloons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Understanding the mechanism of diving, swimming and floating.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Archimedes_Principle_Virtual_Laboratory_in_Science_Education\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><b>Explore Archimedes Principle Virtual Laboratory in Science Education<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Virtual laboratories simulations play a vital role in science education, as they enrich the experimentation process through visual aids that guide the students through the process. Students no longer get stuck but rather enjoy the help of a <a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/\">virtual l<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">aboratory <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">partner when needed, while also receiving guidance to prevent wrong choices. Moreover, students are quickly tested on the basic results of their experiments to ensure an enhanced learning experience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>On PraxiLabs, we provide our students with smart realistic <a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/3d-science-simulations\">3D science experiments<\/a> simulations.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Archimedes principle simulation from PraxiLabs aims to determine the specific gravity of a solid \u201c\u03c1s\u201d and the specific gravity of a liquid \u201c\u03c1L\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">By weighing a body in air, water and a liquid, we can detect the specific gravity of the body and the liquid through simple relations that are based on Archimedes\u2019 principle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">By the end of the experiment, students can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Understand and explain Archimedes\u2019 principle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Apply Archimedes\u2019 principle to a body that is completely immersed in water and other liquids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Set up an experiment to determine the specific gravity of both a solid and a liquid.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">By applying the following procedures, you will perform\u00a0 the Archimedes principle simulation from PraxiLabs successfully:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; 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Without the hazards or high costs, students can learn and understand scientific concepts and techniques through our <a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/virtual-physics-lab\">physics virtual lab.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">We provide virtual labs for physics experiments in several sub-disciplines such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Properties of matter virtual labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Waves virtual labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Modern physics virtual labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Heat and thermodynamics virtual labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Mechanics virtual labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Magnetism virtual labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Electricity virtual labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"ReactMarkdownParser_ChrpVTwoTextContainer__ThA7z\" data-testid=\"youchat-text\">Are you tired of seeing your students struggle to grasp complex scientific concepts? With PraxiLabs&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/virtual-labs\">virtual labs<\/a>, your students will no longer get stuck in traditional learning methods. By incorporating virtual simulations into your curriculum, you can significantly increase their learning retention and engagement.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Increase your Students&#8217; Learning Retention and Engagement!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/request-free-demo\"><b>Request A Free Demo Now!<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In fluid mechanics, Archimedes principle is one of the most critical principles with several applications in our daily life. 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