Practice Problem on buoyant force - 1.6 | 7. Basics of fluid mechanics-I(Cont.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is buoyant force?

💡 Hint: Think about objects in water.

Question 2

Easy

What does Archimedes' Principle state?

💡 Hint: Consider why objects float.

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Question 1

What is the buoyant force?

  • Equal to the weight of the submerged object
  • Equal to the weight of the fluid displaced
  • Equal to the weight of the entire fluid

💡 Hint: Use Archimedes' principle.

Question 2

True or False: A heavier object will always sink.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how boats can float despite being heavy.

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Question 1

A 10 kg object is submerged in a liquid with a density of 600 kg/m³. Calculate the buoyant force acting on it and discuss its implications for design.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of relevant weights for floating objects.

Question 2

Analyze why a heavy ship floats while a small metal piece sinks despite being lighter. What factors influence this?

💡 Hint: Think about how volume and shape can affect buoyancy.

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