Archimedes and Volume Displacement Quiz

What was the main concern of King Hiero regarding his crown?

• It was not shiny enough.

• It was too small.

• It was not made of pure gold.

• It was too heavy.

How did Archimedes realize the principle of water displacement?

• By watching rain fill a container.

• By measuring rainfall.

• By noticing water rise in his bathtub.

• By observing a ship in water.

What is the key principle behind the water displacement method?

• The density of the object is equal to the density of the water displaced.

• The mass of the object is equal to the mass of the water displaced.

• The volume of the object is equal to the volume of the water displaced.

• The weight of the object is equal to the weight of the water displaced.

What should you be cautious of when submerging an object in water using the displacement method?

• The object might change color.

• Water might splash out.

• The object might dissolve.

• The object might float.

What is the final step in determining the volume of an object using the water displacement method?

• Measure the temperature of the water.

• Add more water to the cylinder.

• Weigh the object.

• Subtract the initial water level from the final water level.