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.