Massive weight in a boat
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PIRA index: 2B40.26
Description
A boat with a massive weight is submerged to a greater depth in water.
or/and
the anchor boat move more water in boat than in the water.
Equipment
- plastic bowl
- 4L beaker
- water
- donut-shaped heavy disc
Instructions
Place plastic bowl in the beaker of water. Slowly insert the weight into the bowl without tipping it over. The "boat" will slowly sink but will stay afloat on the water's surface.
Keywords
boat, weight, anchor, depth, buoyancy
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