Buoyant Force and Density Quiz

Buoyant Force: upward force that is done by a _________ on any object in the fluid.

Why do some things float and some things sink? If the weight of an object is ________ than the buoyant force then it will not float.

Does the surface area affect if an object floats or sinks? ____________________

Does the surface area affect if an object floats or sinks?

Aluminum foil will _______ if it is crumbled up.

Aluminum foil will _________ if it is flat on the water.

Archimedes’ Principle The ________________ on an object is equal to the weight of a fluid it displaces.

Density Mass of the object __________ by the volume it occupies.

Pascal’s Principle When force is applied to a fluid in a closed container, the pressure in the fluid increases __________________ by the same amount.

Hydraulic System An input that __________ the pressure transmitted.