Fluid Mechanics
Intermediate

Archimedes' Principle

Buoyant force equals weight of displaced fluid.

Formula

Fb=ρgVF_b = \rho g V

Variables

\rhoFluid density
gGravity
VDisplaced volume

Did You Know?

A steel ship floats because its hull displaces enough water to weigh more than the ship itself.

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