Buoyant Force
Definition
Buoyant force is an upward force exerted on an object submerged in a fluid (liquid or gas). It is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
Related terms
Archimedes' Principle: States that any object partially or fully submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of fluid displaced.
Density: The mass per unit volume of a substance. It determines whether an object will float or sink in a given fluid.
Fluid Mechanics: The study of how fluids (liquids and gases) behave under various conditions, including forces like buoyancy.
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Study guides (4)
AP Physics 2 - 1.4 Fluids and Free-Body Diagrams
AP Physics 2 - 1.7 Conservation of Mass Flow Rate in Fluids
AP Physics 2 - 2.4 Thermodynamics and Free-Body Diagrams
AP Physics 2 - 2.5 Thermodynamics and Contact Forces
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