Fluid weight force
Definition
The fluid weight force is the upward buoyant force exerted by a fluid on an immersed or submerged object. It depends on the density of the fluid and volume of displaced fluid.
Related terms
Archimedes' principle: States that the buoyant force on an object immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
Buoyancy: The upward force exerted by a fluid on an object, which determines whether it floats or sinks.
Density: A measure of how much mass is contained within a given volume, influencing both buoyancy and fluid weight force.
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AP Physics 2 - Unit 1 Overview: Fluids
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