Explore the fascinating world of Archimedes' principle in this 36-minute video lecture by Andrew Szydlo. Dive into ancient Sicily with a surprising bath-time discovery, then journey through a series of experiments and demonstrations in Szydlo's basement lab. Investigate the properties of liquids and gases in a comprehensive tour of this ancient yet crucial scientific principle. Learn about the golden crown problem, experimental applications of Archimedes' principle, Hooke's Law, hydrostatic balance, compressibility of fluids, elastic fluids, hydrogen gas, and buoyancy. Gain insights from Szydlo, a renowned chemist and secondary school teacher, as he breaks down complex concepts into engaging and accessible explanations. Enhance your understanding of fluid mechanics and its historical significance in this informative and entertaining presentation from The Royal Institution.
Overview
Syllabus
- Archimedes and the golden crown
- Introduction to Archimedes principle
- Using Archimedes principle experimentally
- Rubber, and Hooke's Law
- The hydro-static balance
- Liquids, gasses and compressability
- Archimedes principle with elastic fluids
- Compressible hydrogen gas
- Buoyancy
- Summary
Taught by
The Royal Institution
