Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder
Product Specification Sheet
Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder
Model Number: MTM-45
The Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder from Micro Technologies is an all-brass laboratory apparatus designed for practical demonstration of Archimedes' principle, buoyancy, displacement and apparent loss of weight in liquids. It consists of a bucket with a suspension loop and hook arrangement together with a matching solid cylinder fitted with a suspension hook. The cylinder measures approximately 50 × 16 mm, while the overall suspended length is approximately 110 mm.
Product Specification
The Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder from Micro Technologies is a classic physics laboratory apparatus designed for practical investigations of Archimedes' principle and buoyant force.
The apparatus consists of a hollow brass bucket and a matching solid brass cylinder, arranged so that the components can be suspended conveniently during laboratory experiments.
The bucket is provided with a suspension loop at the top along with a hook arrangement at the lower end. This allows the cylinder to be suspended beneath the bucket during appropriate experimental setups.
The solid cylinder is also provided with a suspension hook at the top, enabling convenient attachment and handling.
The cylinder measures approximately 50 mm in length and 16 mm in diameter. The overall suspended length, including the hook and suspension loop arrangement, is approximately 110 mm.
The apparatus is primarily used to demonstrate Archimedes' principle, which states that a body wholly or partially immersed in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the body.
During a suitable experiment, the apparent loss of weight of the cylinder when immersed in water can be compared with the weight of the displaced water.
This provides students with a direct experimental demonstration of the relationship between displaced liquid and buoyant force.
The bucket-and-cylinder configuration is particularly useful because the cylinder is designed to work together with the receiving bucket during the demonstration.
The apparatus can be suspended from a compatible Spring Balance or other suitable support arrangement to investigate changes in apparent weight before and during immersion.
Students can first observe or measure the weight of the suspended apparatus in air. The cylinder can then be immersed in water without allowing it to rest on the bottom of the container.
The resulting reduction in apparent weight demonstrates the effect of upthrust or buoyancy.
The displaced water can subsequently be related to the volume of the immersed cylinder, providing a practical connection between volume, displacement, density and buoyant force.
The apparatus can also support lessons involving specific gravity, fluid mechanics, density of solids and properties of liquids.
Its all-brass construction provides a traditional laboratory configuration suitable for repeated demonstration and practical use.
The simple mechanical arrangement requires no electrical supply and can be incorporated easily into existing physics laboratory setups.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder is suitable for physics laboratories and educational institutions conducting practical experiments in hydrostatics, buoyancy and properties of matter.
Features
- Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder apparatus
- All-brass construction
- Hollow brass bucket
- Solid brass cylinder
- Suspension loop on bucket
- Lower hook arrangement
- Suspension hook on cylinder
- Cylinder approx. 50 mm long
- Cylinder approx. 16 mm diameter
- Overall suspended length approx. 110 mm
- Suitable for Archimedes' principle experiments
- Useful for buoyancy demonstrations
- Suitable for water displacement studies
- Compatible with suitable Spring Balance arrangements
- No electrical supply required
Benefits
- Provides a direct demonstration of Archimedes' principle
- Helps explain buoyant force and upthrust
- Demonstrates apparent loss of weight in liquid
- Connects displaced liquid with buoyant force
- Useful for quantitative and qualitative experiments
- Brass construction suits repeated laboratory handling
- Suspension hooks simplify experimental setup
- Can complement Spring Balances and laboratory stands
- Supports hydrostatics and density studies
- Compact apparatus is convenient to store and handle
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder |
| Product Type | Archimedes Principle Apparatus |
| Construction | Brass |
| Bucket | Hollow Brass Bucket |
| Cylinder | Solid Brass Cylinder |
| Cylinder Length | Approx. 50 mm |
| Cylinder Diameter | Approx. 16 mm |
| Overall Suspended Length | Approx. 110 mm |
| Bucket Suspension | Top Loop |
| Bucket Lower Attachment | Hook |
| Cylinder Suspension | Top Hook |
| Operation | Manual |
| Primary Application | Archimedes' Principle |
| Additional Applications | Buoyancy, Displacement, Specific Gravity |
| Use | Physics Laboratory |
Applications
- Archimedes' principle experiments
- Buoyancy demonstrations
- Upthrust experiments
- Apparent loss of weight experiments
- Water displacement studies
- Displaced liquid experiments
- Specific gravity studies
- Density investigations
- Hydrostatics experiments
- Properties of matter
- Fluid mechanics demonstrations
- Spring Balance experiments
- Physics laboratory practicals
Available Variants
Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder, Brass Bucket and Cylinder, Archimedes Principle Apparatus, Buoyancy Bucket and Cylinder, Displacement Apparatus, Physics Lab Archimedes Apparatus, Brass Archimedes Apparatus
SKU System
MT-ABC-Series
FAQs
What is the Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder used for?
It is primarily used to demonstrate Archimedes' principle, including buoyancy, upthrust, liquid displacement and apparent loss of weight when a solid is immersed in a liquid.
What material is the apparatus made from?
The bucket and cylinder are constructed from brass.
What is the size of the cylinder?
The cylinder measures approximately 50 mm in length and 16 mm in diameter.
What is the overall suspended length?
The overall length including the hook and suspension loop arrangement is approximately 110 mm.
Does the bucket have a suspension arrangement?
Yes. The bucket is provided with a suspension loop at the top and a hook arrangement at the lower end.
Does the cylinder have a hook?
Yes. The cylinder is provided with a suspension hook at the top.
Can it demonstrate buoyant force?
Yes. The apparatus is designed to demonstrate the upward buoyant force experienced by an immersed body.
Can it be used with a Spring Balance?
Yes. It can be suspended from a compatible Spring Balance in a suitable experimental arrangement to investigate apparent weight and buoyancy.
Can it be used for water displacement experiments?
Yes. The apparatus is suitable for experiments connecting the volume or weight of displaced water with buoyant force.
Does the apparatus require electricity?
No. It is a completely mechanical laboratory apparatus and requires no electrical power.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- All-brass construction
- Complete bucket-and-cylinder arrangement
- Suspension hooks provided
- Suitable for Archimedes' principle demonstrations
- Useful for buoyancy and displacement experiments
- Compact laboratory design
- Suitable for institutional procurement
- Bulk laboratory supply available
- OEM requirements supported
Call to Action
Demonstrate Archimedes' principle, buoyancy and liquid displacement with the Archimedes Bucket and Cylinder from Micro Technologies. Its all-brass construction and convenient suspension arrangement make it a practical addition to physics laboratories. Contact us for institutional pricing, bulk laboratory procurement, OEM supply and customized quotations.
