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A 'eureka can' is basically a container with a spout. The spout is positioned a little distance below the top of the container. It is used to find the volume of usually an irregular obect by immersion into water and displacing a volume of water equal to the object's volume.
To find the volume of an object, the eureka can is filled with water. The water spills out level to the rim of the spout.
The obect is then lowered into the eureka can.
The name of the can comes from the legend that Archimedes when getting into his filled-up bath, he realised that the volume of water that was spilled over was equal to that part of him that was in the bath...and thus "Eureka!", Ive found it!
The eureka can is also known as a displacement vessel.
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Is eureka different from yureka?
Eureka is the correct spelling, but it is pronounced as if it were yureka.
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reset button on a eureka
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Archimedes
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what are the advantages and disadvantages of a eureka can
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Using the eureka can or the water displacement method.
Measuring the volume of liquids through eureka can method?
I don't see why measuring the volume of liquids using the Eureka can method. It is an indirect measure -- you displace water or some other fluid to measure a liquid? A direct tool, such as measuring beakers or cylinders with markings, is inexpensive and can measure volume adequately. Eureka cans are more for measuring the volume of solids, especially irregularly-shaped ones. ===================================
Who shouted eureka?
Archimedes shouted eureka ! eureka !
Who was famous for shouting eureka?
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No.
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Where is the Eureka Public Library in Eureka located?
The address of the Eureka Public Library is: 606 North Main, Eureka, 67045 1388
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The address of the Eureka Branch Library is: 318 Dewey Avenue, Eureka, 59917 0401
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The address of the Eureka Historical Society is: Po Box 434, Eureka, MO 63025
What county is eureka in?
Eureka County, Nevada ..
When was EUREKA created?
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