11.4.1 - Archimedes' Principle
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What is buoyancy?
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on an object submerged in water.
Define center of buoyancy.
💡 Hint: Consider where the buoyant force acts.
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What does Archimedes' Principle state?
💡 Hint: Think about how objects behave in water.
True or False: The center of buoyancy is always the same as the center of gravity.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios with different shapes.
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A cylindrical object with a radius of 0.5 m and a height of 2 m is submerged in water. Calculate the buoyant force acting on this object.
💡 Hint: Calculate the volume of the cylinder first.
Design a floating object to ensure maximum stability. Explain the considerations regarding center of gravity and buoyant force.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between the center of buoyancy and center of gravity.
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