10 Questions
Why did the king of Syracuse ask Archimedes for help?
To check if the jeweler had cheated him
What did Archimedes notice when he stepped into the full bathtub?
Some water splashed out
What did Archimedes shout when he had his discovery?
Eureka!
What did the test of the crown reveal?
The jeweler had cheated the king
Why was Archimedes unable to figure out the solution at first?
He couldn't think clearly
What is the relationship between an object's mass, volume, and density?
Density is equal to mass divided by volume
What is the purpose of measuring the amount of water overflowed in Archimedes' experiment?
To determine the volume of the object
Why is it useful to determine the density of an object?
To identify the object
What is the advantage of using the displacement method to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object?
It avoids having to measure all the nooks and crannies
What is the value of the density of the mineral if it has a mass of 450 g and displaces 300 ml of water?
1.5 g/ml
Learn about Archimedes' clever method to determine the material used in a crown, involving water displacement and volume calculations.
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