Hewitt-Drew-it! 68. Air-Buoyancy Problems

Problem solving with air buoyancy is investigated.

 

Hewitt-Drew-it! 67. Buoyancy of Balloons

Buoyancy of ascending balloons.

 

Hewitt-Drew-it! 63. Buoyancy Problems

Problem solving with buoyancy is investigated.

 

Hewitt-Drew it! 62. More on Buoyancy

How density affects sinking, floating, and remaining in equilibrium doing neither.

 

Hewitt-Drew-it! 61. Buoyancy on a Submarine

How is the buoyancy of a submarine affected when it is submerged?

 

Hewitt-Drew-it! 59. Buoyancy

Why is buoyancy an upward force? Why not sideways, or in some other direction?

 

Buoyancy - Why do some things float?

Scientists seem to be infatuated with objects that float and sink. Even non-scientists find great joy in dropping stuff in water to see if it floats or sinks. Fans of David Letterman are quick to point out one of Dave's favorite segments called, "Will It Float?" Here's the latest float or sink challenge: Why do lemons float in water but limes sink? Think you know the answer? Not so fast...