How Can I Create a Buoyancy Lab for Extra Credit?

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To create a buoyancy lab for extra credit, the main task is to demonstrate the buoyant force equation, F = pvg. The student is unsure how to proceed since they have not covered buoyancy in class. They plan to measure the weight of an object in air and then its weight when submerged in water to find the buoyant force. However, they seek clarification on how to accurately measure the weight underwater. Understanding these measurements is crucial for successfully completing the lab.
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Homework Statement


Create a lab that proves the buoyant force equation; on a separate sheet of paper

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F = pvg

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We haven't done anything to do with buoyancy, this is extra credit. I'm not sure what to do.
 
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So I got that I would have to get the weight above water, and then get the weight when it is submerged in water and the force would equal the weight difference. How do I get the weight underwater?
 

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