What is Buoyant Force?
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BUOYANT FORCE
Force Vectors
Buoyant force points upward
Weight points downward
A floating object is in equilibrium when the upward buoyant force balances its weight.
Archimedes' Principle
F
b
= ρ
fluid
V
displaced
g
W = mg
Floating condition:
F
b
= W