Laboratory Experiments

Fluid Mechanics

FL1 - Archimedes' Principle

Objective:

- To verify Archimedes principle.

Apparatus:

• Beam Balance (Ohaus)
• Bench-edge clamp and rod
• Graduated cylinder, 100 ml
• Water
• Oil
• Metal cylinder c/w long thread

Mass of Metal Cylinder Suspended In Air The measurement error is estimated to be ±0.2 g.

Mass of Metal Cylinder Submerged In Water The measurement error is estimated to be ±0.2 g.

Mass of Metal Cylinder Submerged In Oil The measurement error is estimated to be ±0.2 g.