Calculating density Archimedes principle

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The discussion revolves around calculating the density of three objects using Archimedes' principle. Participants are exploring the relationship between mass, volume, and density in the context of buoyancy and geometric shapes.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the formula for density and the need for volume measurements. There are questions about how to derive volume from given dimensions, and some express confusion due to a lack of measurements for the objects.

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Some participants have provided guidance on using known values to calculate volume and density, while others are questioning the assumptions regarding the measurements available. The discussion is ongoing with multiple interpretations being explored.

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There is a noted constraint regarding the lack of measurements for the objects, which complicates the calculation process. Participants are considering how to proceed without complete data.

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I have to calculate the density of these 3 objects and these are the values i obtained but now i am confused how i can calculate the density of them.

I know that in chemistry density is mass / volume but in this case i am not sure, can anyone tell me the formula?

thanks in advance
 

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If you know the volume of the sphere then you should be able to use [tex]\rho = \frac{m}{V}[/tex]

If you don't have the volume but have the radius and length of the cylinder then you can work out volume.

If you don't have the radii of the cylinders or their length then get out your ruler =]
 
Cilabitaon said:
If you know the volume of the sphere then you should be able to use [tex]\rho = \frac{m}{V}[/tex]

If you don't have the volume but have the radius and length of the cylinder then you can work out volume.

If you don't have the radii of the cylinders or their length then get out your ruler =]

we don't have any measurements of the objects, that's why i find it complicated
 
I see that you've already calculated the force of buoyancy on the objects. Fb=rho*g*V where rho is the density of water, so you can easily calculate the objects' volume.
 

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