What is the principle behind Archimedes' principle?

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What is the principle behind Archimedes' principle?
  1. Buoyant force
  2. Pressure difference
  3. Surface tension
  4. Viscosity

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the principle behind Archimedes' principle?
  • Step 1: Understand that Archimedes' principle is about objects in fluids (like water).
  • Step 2: Know that when an object is placed in a fluid, it pushes some of the fluid out of the way. This is called 'displacement.'
  • Step 3: The weight of the fluid that is pushed out (displaced) is important. It tells us how much force is acting on the object.
  • Step 4: The object feels a force pushing it up, called 'buoyant force.'
  • Step 5: Archimedes' principle says that this buoyant force is equal to the weight of the fluid that was displaced by the object.
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