Archimedes’ principle experimental apparatus for remote physics laboratory

Abstract

Abstract The latest developments in information technology have made it possible to have experimental activities that can be accessed remotely. This article offers an explanation about the development of experimental tools that can be accessed remotely based on Archimedes’ principle. The equipment has been developed by adding a stepper motor to control the object to submerge in liquid. The stepper motor is controlled by Arduino Uno using the graphical user interface (GUI) developed using LabVIEW. Data sampling process uses a force sensor that is controlled using the same GUI. Based on the equipment that has been developed, experiments on the principle of Archimedes’ can be done online through websites. The experimental results agree with theoretical calculations and with previous research. Therefore, the developed apparatus can be used as an experimental-based learning tool in an online platform.