FLUID MECHANICS - STATICS OF FLUIDS - DENSITY AND BUOYANCY	NC State University Faculty Access
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Description: This 4" steel ball demonstrates the effect of temperature on the density of a liquid. When placed in cool water (15 degrees C) it floats. When placed in warm water (30 degrees C) it sinks. You will be supplied with two beakers of water at the desired temp eratures. Purchased/Built: purchased Setup Time: 10 min. Quant. in Demo Room: 1 Source: Central Scientific Demo References Freier and Anderson Fg-2 A hydrometer is made so it sinks in warm water and floats in cold. The Video Encyclopedia of Physics Demonstrations Disc 12-15 A metal sphere barely floats in cold water and sinks in hot water.
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