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According to Archimedes' principle, the upward buoyant force exerted on a body immersed in a fluid is equal to what?
What is the net force on an object immersed in a fluid if the buoyant force is greater than its weight?
Archimedes' principle is a law of physics fundamental to which branch of science?
According to Archimedes' principle, what happens to a floating object when it is partially immersed in a fluid?
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Who formulated Archimedes' principle?
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Study Notes
Archimedes' Principle
- The upward buoyant force exerted on a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the body.
Net Force and Buoyancy
- If the buoyant force is greater than the weight of an object immersed in a fluid, the net force on the object is upward.
Branch of Science
- Archimedes' principle is a fundamental law of physics in the field of fluid mechanics.
Floating Objects
- When a floating object is partially immersed in a fluid, it displaces a volume of fluid equal to its own weight.
Formulation
- Archimedes' principle was formulated by Archimedes, a Greek mathematician and engineer.
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Test your knowledge of Archimedes' principle with this quiz! Learn about the fundamental law of physics that explains buoyant force and the displacement of fluids. See how well you know the contributions of Archimedes of Syracuse in the field of fluid mechanics.
