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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Bouyancy BallPIRA 2B40.71 |
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A ball is shown to float in water, but then sink in
oil. When the oil and water are combined, the ball experiences a combined
buoyancy force and so floats higher in the water. This is due to the density
differences of oil and water.
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