Practical: Density of Irregular Solids | GCSE Physics
Master the displacement method (Eureka can) for finding the volume of irregular objects.
What is the name of the can used to measure volume by displacement?
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Density Practical
Measure mass using a balance first (before it gets wet).
Fill a displacement can until water drips out of the spout.
Submerge the object; collect the displaced water in a measuring cylinder.
Volume of water = Volume of object. Use ρ=m/V.
Accuracy Tip: Make sure the object is fully submerged but doesn't touch the bottom or sides of the can.
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