Polystyrene in water, image 2 of 2
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Polystyrene in water, image 2 of 2
Polystyrene in water. Image 2 of 2. It has been pushed under the surface of the water, and is thus displacing an amount of water equal to its volume. Were it not being pushed under, it would displace a volume of water with the same mass as the block. As this is less than the volume of the block, the block floats. Objects with the exact same density as water displace the same volume. If they are denser, the volume of water displaced is greater than the objects volume, and it sinks. Image A350/196 shows the block floating naturally. Note the water level is around 770 millilitres here
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This photo print, titled "Polystyrene in water, image 2 of 2" captures a fascinating scientific phenomenon. The polystyrene block is seen being pushed under the surface of the water, displacing an amount of water equal to its own volume. If left undisturbed, it would displace a volume of water with the same mass as the block itself. However, due to its density being less than that of water, the block floats effortlessly. The image showcases a remarkable demonstration illustrating how objects with identical densities as water displace equivalent volumes. In contrast, denser objects displace greater volumes than their own size and consequently sink beneath the surface. Image A350/196 beautifully portrays this physical effect by capturing the polystyrene block floating naturally on top of the liquid. Notably, one can observe that the water level measures around 770 milliliters in this particular shot. Taken within a school laboratory setting during what appears to be a physics experiment or demonstration on buoyancy and density measurements using a measuring cylinder, this photograph exemplifies both educational value and aesthetic appeal. Courtesy of Science Photo Library (not affiliated with any company) –
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