Buoyant Force (Archimedes)
F_b = ρ·g·V
What it says
Archimedes' principle: the upward buoyant force on a submerged body equals the weight of the fluid it displaces.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
F_b | Buoyant force (N) | M L T^-2 |
ρ | Fluid density (kg/m^3) | M L^-3 |
g | Gravitational acceleration (9.80665 m/s^2) | L T^-2 |
V | Displaced volume (m^3) | L^3 |
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