Buoyant force is the upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an object immersed in it, ensuring that objects less dense than the fluid will float. This phenomenon is described by Archimedes' principle, which states that the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.

Buoyant Force

Buoyant force

upward force

weight of an object

Immersed object

Less dense objects

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Archimedes' principle states that any object, wholly or partially immersed in a fluid, experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. This principle is fundamental in understanding buoyancy and is crucial for applications in fluid mechanics and engineering, such as ship design and hydrometry.

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