Archimedes' Principle:
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The weight of water displaced refers to the buoyant force acting on an object submerged in fluid, according to Archimedes' principle. This principle states that the upward buoyant force equals the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
The calculator uses Archimedes' principle formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the weight of the fluid displaced, which equals the buoyant force acting on the submerged object.
Details: Archimedes' principle is fundamental in fluid mechanics and is used in ship design, submarine operations, hydrometer measurements, and determining object density through buoyancy.
Tips: Enter volume in cubic meters, density in kg/m³, and gravitational acceleration in m/s². For water, density is typically 1000 kg/m³, and standard gravity is 9.81 m/s².
Q1: What is Archimedes' principle?
A: Archimedes' principle states that any object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.
Q2: How is this different from mass displaced?
A: Weight displaced includes gravitational acceleration (N), while mass displaced is just density × volume (kg). Weight = mass × gravity.
Q3: What density value should I use for water?
A: Pure water at 4°C has density of 1000 kg/m³. For seawater, use approximately 1025 kg/m³.
Q4: Can this be used for other fluids besides water?
A: Yes, the principle applies to all fluids. Simply use the appropriate density value for the specific fluid.
Q5: What are practical applications of this calculation?
A: Ship buoyancy calculations, submarine depth control, determining object density, and designing floating structures.