2B40.59 • Density and Buoyancy: Density Balls

Location: Cabinet 2

Picture shows demonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin

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Instructions / Notes:

• A couple of copper lead shot balls are immersed into two beakers of water.
• One beaker is heated with a hot plate, (NOT BOILING), the other can be room temperature.
• Ask the students before hand which will ball will sink and which will float.

Last updated on March 13, 2025