How much does a brick weigh if it displaces its own weight in water?

  • Thread starter Thread starter nhrock3
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Archimedes
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on determining the weight of a brick by using the principle of water displacement. Participants emphasize that the weight of the brick can be directly measured by placing it on a scale. Additionally, they clarify that if the brick sinks, it displaces an amount of water equal to its volume, not its weight. The conversation suggests that understanding the relationship between weight, volume, and density is crucial for solving the problem.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Archimedes' principle
  • Basic knowledge of weight and volume measurements
  • Familiarity with density concepts
  • Ability to use a weighing scale
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Archimedes' principle and its applications
  • Learn about measuring density and its significance
  • Explore methods for calculating volume of irregular objects
  • Investigate the relationship between weight and buoyancy
USEFUL FOR

Students in physics, educators teaching principles of buoyancy, and anyone interested in practical applications of density and weight measurement.

nhrock3
Messages
403
Reaction score
0
i have a brick at home
i want to know what its weight
if i will put it in a bucket of water
the level of water will raise

i know that 1 litter of water is 1kg

the raised level is the volume of the brick

how to know it weight
i don't know its density?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Put the brick on a scale and weigh it.:wink:

That's the obvious answer. If you're looking for a less obvious answer, tell us whether there are any restrictions on what you have to work with, what you can or cannot do, and so on. I.e., give us the complete problem statement.
 
Mark44 said:
Put the brick on a scale and weigh it.:wink:

he he :biggrin:

Hi nhrock3! :smile:

If the brick sinks to the bottom, it only displaces its volume of water.

How do you think you could get it to displace its weight of water? :wink:
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 29 ·
Replies
29
Views
4K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
456
  • · Replies 65 ·
3
Replies
65
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
2K
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
2K
Replies
6
Views
5K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
6K