Problem M. 435. (November 2024)

M. 435. Attach a weight to the bottom of a household candle so that it floats in a vertical position when placed in water. Light the candle and then measure how the length of the candle submerged in the water varies as a function of its total instantaneous length. Using the measured data, determine the density of the material of the candle.

(6 pont)

Deadline expired on December 16, 2024.

Statistics:

10 students sent a solution.
6 points:	Fülöp Magdaléna, Hegedüs Márk.
5 points:	Együd András Buda .
4 points:	1 student.
3 points:	2 students.
2 points:	1 student.

Problems in Physics of KöMaL, November 2024