Fluids > Fluid Statics > Density and Buoyancy

DCS# 2B40.60

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HYDROMETER

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APPARATUS

hydrometer	202-16-C4
graduated cylinders of different liquids	101-01-A
video camera	202-09-D

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DESCRIPTION

Use the hydrometer to measure the densities of different liquids, e.g. water, salt water, and alcohol.  The hydrometer will sink deeper in liquids denser than water and float higher in less dense liquids.