What happens when you drop a solid object (e g., a plastic bead) into the density column? Why does it settle where It does? Paper clip-blueGrape-yellowBeads- green
Answer (1)
Density Matching: Each layer in the density column has a different density. The object will sink through layers that are less dense than itself and float on layers that are denser.Equilibrium: The object stops moving when it reaches a layer where its density is equal to the density of the liquid. At this point, the gravitational force pulling it down is balanced by the buoyant force pushing it up.In your image:The paper clip (blue) is at the bottom because it is denser than all the liquid layers.The grape (yellow) is in the middle layer, indicating its density matches that layer.The beads (green) are at the top, meaning they are less dense than the other layers.
