how do you calculate the volume of the aluminum block from the apparent change in the volume of water in the cylinder?
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To calculate the volume of the aluminum block from the apparent change in the volume of water in the cylinder, you will need to use the principle of displacement. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Measure the initial volume of water in the cylinder before adding the aluminum block. This can be done by noting the current water level or by measuring the volume using a graduated cylinder or any other measuring device.
2. Place the aluminum block carefully into the cylinder, making sure that it is fully submerged in the water. The aluminum block should not touch the sides or the bottom of the cylinder to avoid any interference with the measurement.
3. Observe the change in water level in the cylinder. Due to the displacement caused by the aluminum block, the water level will rise.
4. Measure the final volume of water in the cylinder after adding the aluminum block. Again, you can note the new water level or use a measuring device.
5. Calculate the apparent change in volume of the water by subtracting the initial volume from the final volume. This will give you the volume of water displaced by the aluminum block.
6. Since the density of water is known (1 gram per milliliter or 1 gram per cubic centimeter), you can convert the apparent change in volume of water to mass by multiplying it by the density.
7. The density of aluminum is approximately 2.7 grams per milliliter or 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter. Divide the mass of the displaced water by the density of aluminum to find the volume of the aluminum block.
By following these steps, you can calculate the volume of the aluminum block based on the apparent change in the volume of water in the cylinder.