The amount of styrofoam submerged is typically measured to determine the buoyancy of an object. It can also be used to calculate the density of the surrounding liquid.
The amount of styrofoam submerged can be measured by immersing the object in a known volume of liquid and recording the change in liquid level. Alternatively, the object can be weighed while submerged and then while in air, and the difference in weight can be used to calculate the volume of liquid displaced.
Yes, the shape and size of the styrofoam can affect the amount submerged. Objects with a larger surface area will displace more liquid and therefore have a greater amount submerged. Objects with a more irregular shape may displace more or less liquid depending on their orientation in the liquid.
The amount of styrofoam submerged is directly related to the density of the surrounding liquid. The higher the density of the liquid, the greater the amount of styrofoam that will be submerged in order to achieve equilibrium. This is due to the increased weight of the liquid pushing against the styrofoam.
Yes, the amount of styrofoam submerged can change over time. This could be due to evaporation or absorption of the liquid by the styrofoam, causing the overall density of the object to change. Additionally, if the liquid is subject to external forces such as temperature or pressure changes, the amount of styrofoam submerged may also change.