Archimedes Strength: What Determines Strength?

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The discussion centers on the concept of Archimedes' principle, specifically regarding the forces acting on submerged objects. The key takeaway is that the strength of Archimedes is determined by the buoyant force exerted on an object submerged in a fluid, as outlined in the simplified model of Archimedes' principle. The humorous remark about the time taken to exit a bath highlights the light-hearted nature of the conversation but does not detract from the scientific explanation provided.

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What determines the strength of Archimedes ?
 
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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 :smile:)
 
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