Archimedes Strength: What Determines Strength?

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Start date Mar 21, 2021
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Archimedes Strength

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The discussion centers on the factors that determine the strength of Archimedes, specifically in relation to the force acting on submerged objects as described by Archimedes' principle. The principle explains that the buoyant force on a submerged object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. This force is influenced by the density of the fluid and the volume of the object submerged. The conversation also includes a lighthearted comment about the time it takes Archimedes to exit his bath, adding a humorous touch to the technical topic. Overall, the focus remains on the scientific explanation of buoyancy and the principles governing submerged objects.

Mar 21, 2021

Rafael Aiguzhinov

What determines the strength of Archimedes ?

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Mar 21, 2021

Lnewqban

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If you are referring to the force acting on a submerged object, please take a look at this:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archimedes'_principle#Simplified_model

Mar 21, 2021

DennisN

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Rafael Aiguzhinov said:

What determines the strength of Archimedes ?

The time it takes him to get out of his bath.

(sorry, I could not resist

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