2B40.30 • Density and Buoyancy: Cartesian Diver

Location: Cabinet 2

Photo Shows the Demonstration Used by the University of Texas at Austin.

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Instructions / Notes:

• Two bottles filled with water are provided with divers containing a ratio of water and air.
• Squeeze the bottles and watch the divers sink.
• As a result, the water level in the diver rises and its buoyancy decreases.

Last updated on March 13, 2025