6 Questions
What is the magnitude of the buoyant force exerted on a body by a fluid?
The weight of the fluid displaced by the body
What is the primary cause of the buoyant force on an object?
The difference in pressure between the top and bottom surfaces of the object
What determines the direction of motion of an object submerged in a fluid?
The density of the object and the fluid
What is the ratio of the volume of a floating object below the fluid surface to the total volume of the object?
The density of the object to the density of the fluid
What is the weight of a pail of water with a piece of wood floating in it compared to a pail of water with no object?
The same as the pail of water with no object
What happens to the volume of the fluid when an object is partially or completely immersed in it?
It increases
Learn about the concept of buoyancy and Archimedes' principle, which states that the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. Understand the causes of buoyant force and how it applies to objects in fluids.
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