what are the steps for measuring the volume an irregular object that floats?

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what are the steps for measuring the volume an irregular object that floats?

2007-11-20 07:57:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Measure the volume of a weight. Tie the weight to the irregular object. Let the whole thing sink. Measure the volume of the combined weight and object. Subtract off the weight. ;)

2007-11-20 10:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by Frst Grade Rocks! Ω 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Floats, so what.
Submerge it completely and measure the downward force needed to keep the body from floating up.

2007-11-20 08:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by Alexander 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋