The eBook discusses the Archimedes principle of buoyancy and the buoyancy equation in general. Application to the field of engineering was also expounded in order to show the relevance of the principle in the engineering context. Sample problems are presented to understand fully the application of the buoyancy principle of Archimedes. Analysis of whether a certain object will float or sink are then explained based on the buoyancy equation. Therefore stability of objects can be analyzed by applying the mentioned principle. The principle of buoyancy can be applied in floating objects such as ships and boats, submarines, hydrometer, balloons and airships and so many other real-life applications. “A buoyant force is defined as an upward force (with respect to gravity) on a body that is totally or partially submerged in fluid, either a liquid or gas. Buoyant forces are caused by the hydrostatic pressure distribution.” “When a solid object is wholly or partly immersed in a fluid, the fluid molecules are continually striking the submerged surface of the object. The forces due to these impacts can be combined into a single force, the buoyant force.” “The buoyant force, which always opposes gravity, is nevertheless caused by gravity. Fluid pressure increases with depth because of the (gravitational) weight of the fluid above. This increasing pressure applies a force on a submerged object that increases with depth. The result is buoyancy.”
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Buoyant Force
- Buoyant Force Definition
- Buoyant Force Equation
- Archimedes Principle
- Problem Solving
- Summary
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This eBook explores the Archimedes principle of buoyancy and the buoyancy equation. It aims to demonstrate the relevance of these principles in the field of engineering through real-world applications and problem-solving examples. The text delves into the principles governing whether objects float or sink based on their density and the surrounding fluid.
- Archimedes principle and its applications in various fields
- Understanding the concept of buoyant force and its relationship to fluid pressure
- Analyzing the factors that determine the buoyancy of an object
- Practical applications of buoyancy in engineering, such as ship design and submarine operation
- Solving problems related to buoyant forces and object stability
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: Provides an overview of the topic, highlighting the importance of the Archimedes principle and its application in engineering.
- Buoyant Force: Defines buoyant force as an upward force exerted by a fluid on a submerged object. It explains the origins of this force due to hydrostatic pressure distribution and the constant impact of fluid molecules on the submerged surface.
- Archimedes Principle: States the principle of buoyancy, which asserts that the buoyant force acting on a submerged object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. The chapter also describes the center of buoyancy and its relationship to the center of gravity.
- Buoyant Force Equation: Derives the equation for calculating the buoyant force based on the volume of the object and the unit weight of the fluid. It explains the upward and downward forces acting on a submerged object and how they contribute to the net buoyant force.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this text include: Archimedes Principle, buoyancy, buoyant force, hydrostatic pressure, fluid density, object stability, floating, sinking, engineering applications, ship design, submarine operation.
- Quote paper
- Florante Jr Poso (Author), 2015, Bouyancy. The Archimedes Principle, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/441711
