Equal masses of different materials
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Equal masses of different materials
Equal masses of different materials. From left to right are 10 grams of brass, 10 grams of water (in a glass tube) and 10 grams of balsa wood. They are different sizes are the materials have different densities. Balsa wood, being less dense than water, will float. Brass, being more dense, will sink
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Brass Demonstrating Demonstration Density Difference Effects Liquid Mass Metal Physical Effect School Trio Volume Balsa Wood Laboratory Physical
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intriguing concept of density and its physical effects on different materials. In this educational demonstration, equal masses of various substances are carefully arranged to highlight their contrasting densities. From left to right, we observe three distinct materials: brass, water (enclosed in a glass tube), and balsa wood. Despite having identical masses of 10 grams each, these substances exhibit striking differences due to their varying densities. The trio's dissimilar sizes emphasize the impact of density on an object's ability to float or sink. Balsa wood, being less dense than water, defies gravity as it effortlessly floats atop the liquid surface. Meanwhile, brass - with its higher density - succumbs to gravity's pull and sinks beneath the water level. This mesmerizing display takes place within a laboratory setting where students can witness firsthand how mass alone does not determine whether an object will float or sink; rather, it is the interplay between mass and volume that dictates this physical phenomenon. Through this visually stimulating image captured by Science Photo Library, viewers gain a deeper understanding of density as they explore the fascinating world of physics and its practical applications in our everyday lives.
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