Archimedes' Principle

This virtual manipulative will help the students understand Archimedes' principle which states that the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid. This principle applies to both floating and submerged bodies and to all fluids. With this simulation, students will recognize that, if the body is less dense than the liquid it will float, whereas if a body is denser than the fluid, it will sink.

Resource ID#: 53307 Type: Virtual Manipulative

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators , Parents

Suggested Technology: Java Plugin

Keywords: Archimedes principle, Buoyancy, density

Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative

Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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