Question
What is a displacement can filled with when used to measure the density of an irregular shape? Enter your answer I
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Jacob
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Answer
Water
Explanation
In order to measure the density of an irregular shape, we use the concept of Archimedes principle that basically states that a body immersed in a fluid experiences an upthrust or apparent loss in weight that is equal to the weight of the fluid that it displaces. This principle is deployed in a device known as a eureka can, or displacement can, that allows the user to easily measure the volume of an irregular object. When using this for exploration you fill the eureka can full with a fluid, typically water.