12.3.1 - Introduction of Center of Buoyancy and Archimedes' Principle
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What is the Center of Buoyancy?
💡 Hint: Think about where the buoyant force acts.
What principle explains why ships float?
💡 Hint: Consider the weight of displaced water.
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What fraction of an iceberg is usually above water?
💡 Hint: Think about iceberg sizes compared to their submerged parts.
Archimedes' Principle states that the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. Is this True or False?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of buoyancy.
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Design a small boat that must float with limited cargo capacity. Calculate the necessary buoyancy to support a given weight and discuss safety features to avoid disaster.
💡 Hint: Use the buoyancy formula and consider the cargo's center of gravity.
Discuss the implications if a buoyant object exceeds its buoyant capacity and how this can lead to accidents. Provide examples from historic events.
💡 Hint: Focus on historical examples to illustrate real impacts.
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