How Can I Create a Buoyancy Lab for Extra Credit?

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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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Homework Equations


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?