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    The document describes an experiment to determine the density of a solid object using a spring balance and measuring cylinder. It defines density as the mass of an object divided by its volume. It explains that if an object's density is greater than that of water (1000 kg/m3) it will sink, if less it will float, and if equal it will be partially submerged. The procedure involves measuring the weight of a metal bob in air and the increase in water volume when submerged. From the measurements of mass, volume displaced, and the density of water, the density of the metal bob is calculated to be 2.04 g/cm3.

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    The document describes an experiment to determine the density of a solid object using a spring balance and measuring cylinder. It defines density as the mass of an object divided by its volume. It explains that if an object's density is greater than that of water (1000 kg/m3) it will sink, if less it will float, and if equal it will be partially submerged. The procedure involves measuring the weight of a metal bob in air and the increase in water volume when submerged. From the measurements of mass, volume displaced, and the density of water, the density of the metal bob is calculated to be 2.04 g/cm3.

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    The document describes an experiment to determine the density of a solid object using a spring balance and measuring cylinder. It defines density as the mass of an object divided by its volume. It explains that if an object's density is greater than that of water (1000 kg/m3) it will sink, if less it will float, and if equal it will be partially submerged. The procedure involves measuring the weight of a metal bob in air and the increase in water volume when submerged. From the measurements of mass, volume displaced, and the density of water, the density of the metal bob is calculated to be 2.04 g/cm3.

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    The document describes an experiment to determine the density of a solid object using a spring balance and measuring cylinder. It defines density as the mass of an object divided by its volume. It explains that if an object's density is greater than that of water (1000 kg/m3) it will sink, if less it will float, and if equal it will be partially submerged. The procedure involves measuring the weight of a metal bob in air and the increase in water volume when submerged. From the measurements of mass, volume displaced, and the density of water, the density of the metal bob is calculated to be 2.04 g/cm3.

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    EXPERIMENT

    Aim
    To determine the density of solid (denser than water) by using a spring balance and
    a measuring cylinder.

    Theory

    1. Density: The density of a substance is defined as the mass per unit volume,


    [D= MV]
    Here, D = Density of the body
    M = Mass of the body
    V = Volume of the body.
    2. S.I. unit of density = Kgm-3 or Kg/m-3
    c.g.s. unit of density = g/cm-3 or g cm-3
    3. Floating bodies: The density of water is 1 g/cm3 (c.g.s. system) and 1000
    kg/m3 (S.I. system).
    4. Case (a) If the density of a body is more than 1 g/cm 3 or 1000 kg/m3 then the
    body will sink in water.
    5. Case (b) If the density of a body is less than 1 g/cm3 or 1000 kg/m3 then the
    body will float on water.
    6. Case (c) If the density of a body is same i.e. 1 g/cm3 or 1000 kg/m3 then the
    body will half float and half submerge in water.

    Weight

    1. The force due to the gravitational attraction of the earth that acts on a body is
    called weight.
    2. (Weight) Force = mass x acceleration.
    Force = mass x acceleration due to gravity (g)
    Force = mass x g
    i.e     Weight = m x g
    3. Weight of a body = Force on the body.
    4. S.I. unit = Newton = 1 kg m/s2
    N =1 kgf= 1 kilogram force,
    i.e    g = 9.8 m/s2
    5. Weight is measured by spring balance.

    Materials Required
    A spring balance, a measuring cylinder, a beaker with water, a metal bob (or any
    body that is heavier than water and does not dissolve in water), a cotton string, a
    stand (optional).

    Procedure

    1. Tie a metal bob (or any solid) with the string of cotton to the hook of the spring
    balance. The spring balance should be checked for any error. Let the zero
    error be ‘x’.
    2. Hold the spring balance (or tie it to the stand), suspended with the metal bob in
    air. Measure the weight of the bob. Let its weight be ‘W F‘
    3. Pour the water in the measuring cylinder and record the initial volume of water,
    let it be   ‘ V1‘
    4. Suspend the metal bob into the measuring cylinder with water. The bob should
    not touch the base, nor the sides of the cylinder.
    The water level rises, measure the increased water level, let this volume be
    ‘ VF‘
    5. Record all your observations in the observation table and do the calculation to
    find the density of a given solid metal bob.
    Observations

    1. Weight of the given Metal Bob = 400N


    2. Mass of the Metal Bob = 400/9.8 = 40.8 g
    1. Volume of water displaced by solid (metal bob) = 20 mL.
    2. Density of a solid (metal bob) = 40.8g20ml = 2.04 g/cm3
    1 mL of water = 1 cm3

    Result 
    The density of given solid (Metal Bob) is 2.04 g/cm 3

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