Calculating density Archimedes principle

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To calculate the density of objects using Archimedes' principle, the formula density (ρ) is mass (m) divided by volume (V). If the volume is unknown, it can be determined using measurements of the object's dimensions, such as the radius and length for cylinders. For objects where measurements are not available, using a ruler to obtain these dimensions is necessary. Additionally, the force of buoyancy can be calculated using the formula Fb = ρ * g * V, where ρ is the density of water, which can help in finding the volume of the objects. Accurate measurements are essential for determining density effectively.
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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 \rho = \frac{m}{V}

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

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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