Density Lab

Predict, drop, and see why things float or sink.

1 · Choose a material

Volume (V) 125 cm³ · 5.0 cm cube

125 cm³ 1000 cm³

2 · Predict what will happen

It will float

It will sink

Density (ρ)

0.60 g/cm³

75.0 g ÷ 125 cm³ = 0.60 g/cm³

← floats (less dense than water) sinks (denser) →

water 1.0

Choose a material, make a prediction, then press Drop.

Mass (m)

75.0 g

Underwater

0 %

Water pushed aside

0 cm³

Water level

9.0 cm