Question

Which of the given statements best defines the concept behind the displacement method used to calculate the volume of irregular solids?

• A. A solid when immersed in a liquid brings no change to the volume of the liquid in the vessel containing the liquid.
• B. A solid when immersed in a liquid, displaces a volume of the liquid equal to its own volume.
• C. The volume of a solid immersed in a vessel full of a liquid is equal to the volume of liquid remaining in the vessel.
• D. A solid when immersed in a liquid, reduces the volume of the liquid.

Answer 1

The correct option is B A solid when immersed in a liquid, displaces a volume of the liquid equal to its own volume.

A solid when immersed in a liquid, displaces a volume of the liquid equal to its own volume.

This concept is used in the displacement method to measure the volume of irregular solids using vessels such as a measuring cylinder or a Eureka can.