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Take 2 containers Fill 1up with water About 3/4 full.

Take the other container and fill it with the exact same amount of oil.

Take a rectangular floatable object. Weigh it, then put it in the water. mark the water line.

Dry the rectangular floatable object so that it is completely dry. Now put it in the tub of oil. mark the oil line. Since oil is lighter than water, it should float higher in the oil.

Ie: floating box is 6'' high. In the oil your mark is @ 3 inches from bottom. In the water it is 4 inches from the bottom. the weight of your box is 10 Gram's, oil is 2/3 the density of the water. It is called displacement. Hope this helps you.

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