Archimedes' Principle

Definition

Archimedes' Principle states that any object, either partially or fully submerged in a fluid, experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. This principle helps explain why objects float or sink.

Related terms

Buoyancy: The ability of an object to float in a fluid due to the upward buoyant force exerted by the fluid.

Displacement: The volume of fluid (liquid or gas) that is pushed aside or replaced by an immersed object.

Fluid Dynamics: The study of how fluids (liquids and gases) flow and interact with forces, including principles like Archimedes' Principle.