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The magical floating egg
Describes, rather than fully explains, how an egg floats to the surface when in a glass of water under a running tap. A link to a RealPlayer movie is included (plug-in required).
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Explorescience: Floating Log
Vary the dimensions and the mass of a log and its load and see whether it floats or sinks. The theory on the "Help" screen is more appropriate for College level students. Part of a great site for ...
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Will It Float?
A lesson plan for younger pupils. Objective: Use problem solving skills to investigate floating and sinking - shape, weight and material of boat.
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Density lab, multimedia activities
An applet where you measure the volume and mass of objects and then check if they float. You can alter the liquid's density too. Subscription required but with 30 day free trial.
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How Helium Balloons Work
A brief description of how Helium Balloons work. This site is part of Marshall Brain's HowStuffWorks.com. The site begins by introducing the reader to the concepts of floatation, why things float ...
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Submarines: How They Work - Archimedes' Principle
To function underwater, submarines are built a bit differently than surface ships that float on the water's surface. In order to travel underwater, submarines must function in agreement with some key ...
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