Buoyant force
Buoyant force: use fluid density, displaced volume, gravitational acceleration. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.
Inputs
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Formula & explanation
F_b = ρVg
Variables & units
- Fluid density
- kg/m³ · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Displaced volume
- m³ · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Gravitational acceleration
- m/s² · minimum 5e-324, maximum 1000000000000
Worked example
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Assumptions
Static fluid of uniform density; volume is displaced fluid, not necessarily the whole object.
References
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