Physics
Buoyant Force
Upthrust on a submerged object.
Formula
Formula
F = ρ V g
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ρ | fluid density (kg/m³) | computed result | — | result |
| V | displaced volume (m³) | real number (ℝ) | m³ | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenfluid density (kg/m³) = 1000, volume (m³) = 0.05
Result490.3325
Example 2
Givenfluid density (kg/m³) = 1025, volume (m³) = 2
Result20103.6325