How can we measure the volume of small irregular shape objects which floats (a piece of cork) on the water by using a measuring cylinder?

Question

How can we measure the volume of small irregular shape objects which floats (a piece of cork) on the water by using a measuring cylinder?

Accepted Answer

Measuring the volume of an irregular shaped solid:

A measuring cylinder can be used to find the volume of a small irregular-shaped solid that sinks in water. Let us find the volume of a small stone. Take some water in. a graduated measuring cylinder. Note the volume V, of water in the cylinder. Tie the solid with a thread. Lower the solid into the cylinder till it is fully immersed in water. Note the volume V_i of water and the solid. The volume of the solid will be V_f — V_i

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