0
Why can't we measure the volume of an object if it floats on water?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Simply because the volume of water displaced is not equal to the actual volume of the object. If an object is lighter than water, you have to find another method of determining its volume.
------------------------------------
alternatively you could use a very thin pin to push the object under the water. However, the volume of the submerged portion of the pin would need to be suvtracted from the volume of the object measured.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How would measure the density of an object that floats in water?
Push it down to measure the volume.
How would you fond the volume of an irregular shaped object that floats?
If possible, fully immerse the object in water, and measure the volume of displaced water.
How do you find the volume of an object that floats in water?
Push it down, and measure the displaced liquid.
How do you fine the volume of a irregular object?
Put the object in a measuring container; pour in water to cover the object and measure the volume in the container; take the object out of container and measure the volume remaining. The difference is the volume of the object. If the object floats push it down until covered with water.
If an object floats the volume of the displaced water is equal to the volume of the whole object?
False - Apex
If an object floats the volume of the displacement water is equal to the volume of the whole object?
False - Apex
How do you determine the volume of an irregularly shaped object that floats?
You can push it under water / under the liquid's surface, and measure the displacement of liquid.
How can you find the density of an object if the only equipment you have is water and a container?
You cannot unless the object is insoluble in water and it floats in water, and that the container is graduated so that you can read off the volume of water in it.If so,partially fill the container and record the level of water,gently lower the object and measure the new level of water,still gently push the object into the water until it is wholly submerged and record the water level again.Mass of object = measure 2 - measure 1Volume of object = measure 3 - measure 1and then, density = mass/volume.
Is it true that If an object floats the volume of the displaced water is equal to the volume of the portion of the object that's underwater?
the weight of the displaced water is equal to the weight of the object
What 2 ways can you find the volume of a solid object?
multiply it Length- Width - Height , or measure the volume of a container of water then stick the object in and measure the volume of the object+water then subtract the volume of the water then you have the volume
How can you use the displacement of water to measure the volume of an object?
You fill up water ina beaker, measure the volume of the water as it originally was, then drop in an irregulary-shaped object, measure that volume, and subtrect the two. The difference is the volume of the object.
How do you measure the volume of object?
If the object is irregular the best way is to measure the volume of water it displaces when you immerse it completely in water.
