Density and Buoyancy Experiments

Density and Buoyancy Experiments

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Chemistry, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers several experiments and activities. It begins with an experiment to achieve neutral density with eggs by adjusting saltwater density. The video then shifts to a celebration of Purple and White Day at the lab. Following this, the video demonstrates finding the volume of brass using Archimedes' technique. Finally, it checks the results for the volume of a mystery plastic, confirming the accuracy of the measurements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of adding fresh water to salt water in the experiment with eggs?

To make the water boil

To change the color of the water

To decrease the density of the water

To increase the density of the water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction to achieving neutral density with the eggs?

Indifference

Disappointment

Excitement

Confusion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of adjusting the salt content in the water?

To make the water acidic

To make the water evaporate

To achieve neutral buoyancy

To freeze the water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon was observed at the parking lot?

A snowstorm

A rainbow

A thunderstorm

A solar eclipse

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the theme of the day at the lab?

Green and Yellow

Red and Blue

Purple and White

Black and Gold

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique is used to find the volume of brass?

Using a ruler

Boiling the brass

Archimedes' principle

Weighing the brass

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is used to lower the aluminum cylinder into the overflow can?

A hammer

Tweezers

A spoon

A magnet

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