Explain when will upthrust change?

In summary: The upthrust will be different in fresh water and sea water due to the difference in density. Therefore, the upthrust will not be the same when the object is placed in different fluids with different densities.
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Hi.. Can someone explain when will upthrust change? cos i come across books saying that upthrust will not change when two objects of different density but same material are placed in the same fluid. I also come across that upthrust will not change when same objects are being transferred from liquid a of different density to liquid b of another density, the upthrust also will remain same. Can some one pls explain to me when and when will upthrust not change? Under wad conditions thanks!
 
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The upthrust is equal to weight of the fliud the object displaces - so it depends on the size (volume) of the object and the density of the fluid - that's all
 
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then does weight of an object plays a part? Next, if let's say for the same object, we put in fresh water of Density 1, we have an upthrust of U, if we put this object in sea water of Density 2, will we have a simliar upthrust?
 
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The weight of the object doesn;t affect upthrust, they are 2 different forces. And no upthrust will not be the same because the density of the fluid changed.

As said in the previous post, it's the volume of the object (i.e. the amount of fluid displaced) and the density that matters.
 
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starwars32 said:
then does weight of an object plays a part? Next, if let's say for the same object, we put in fresh water of Density 1, we have an upthrust of U, if we put this object in sea water of Density 2, will we have a simliar upthrust?

The upthrust is normally defined as just the upward buoyancy force - the overall buoyancy, or apparent weight, will depend on the upthrust and weight.
 

1. What is upthrust?

Upthrust, also known as buoyancy force, is an upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it. It is a result of the difference in pressure between the top and bottom of the object.

2. How does upthrust change?

Upthrust changes when there is a change in the density of the fluid or the volume and shape of the object immersed in it. It also changes with the depth of the object in the fluid.

3. What is the relationship between upthrust and the weight of an object?

The upthrust force acting on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. This is known as Archimedes' principle. If the upthrust force is greater than the weight of the object, it will float. If it is less, it will sink.

4. Can upthrust change in a solid object?

No, upthrust only applies to objects immersed in fluids. In solid objects, the weight is supported by the surface it is resting on, not the surrounding fluid.

5. When will upthrust change in a fluid?

Upthrust will change when there is a change in the density or volume of the fluid, or when the depth of the object in the fluid changes. It can also change if the temperature or pressure of the fluid changes.

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