Practice Problem On Buoyant Force (1.6) - Basics of fluid mechanics-I(Cont.)

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Question 1.
What is buoyant force?
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Think about objects in water.
Question 2.
What does Archimedes' Principle state?
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Consider why objects float.
3Question 3.
What is the buoyant force?
- Equal to the weight of the submerged object
- Equal to the weight of the fluid displaced
- Equal to the weight of the entire fluid
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Use Archimedes' principle.
4Question 4.
True or False: A heavier object will always sink.
- True
- False
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Think about how boats can float despite being heavy.
Question 5.
A 10 kg object is submerged in a liquid with a density of 600 kg/m³. Calculate the buoyant force acting on it and discuss its implications for design.
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Consider the implications of relevant weights for floating objects.
Question 6.
Analyze why a heavy ship floats while a small metal piece sinks despite being lighter. What factors influence this?
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Think about how volume and shape can affect buoyancy.

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