Chapter 1, Problem 91FP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The method of determining the composition of the crown without damaging it by Archimedes needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Density is defined as mass per unit volume. It is mathematically represented as follows:

$d=\frac{m}{\text{}V}$

Here, m is mass and V is volume.

If an object is placed on a liquid surface and its density is less than the liquid, it will float on the surface of the liquid but if the density of the object is more than it will sink in the liquid.