Bouyancy

Front

What does Archimedes' Principle state?

Back

Buoyant force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by an object.

Front

Which box has a higher density?

Back

Box A

Front

What happens to an object that is more dense than the fluid it is in?

Back

It will sink.

Front

What does the weight of the water displaced equal?

Back

The upward force of water on an object (Archimedes' Principle).

Front

What is buoyancy?

Back

The ability to float in some liquid material.

Front

What is the relationship between density and buoyancy?

Back

Objects with lower density than the fluid will float, while those with higher density will sink.

Front

What is the formula for density?

Back

Density = Mass / Volume.

Front

What happens to the buoyant force as the volume of fluid displaced increases?

Back

The buoyant force increases.

Front

If an object floats, what can be said about its density compared to the fluid?

Back

Its density is less than the density of the fluid.

Front

What is the effect of temperature on the density of a liquid?

Back

Generally, as temperature increases, the density of a liquid decreases.