SUMMARY
The buoyant force on a completely submerged object is primarily determined by the weight of the fluid displaced, which is influenced by the fluid's density. The relationship between gauge pressure (pg) and buoyant force (BF) can be expressed with the equation BF = density @ zero GP * Volume(1 + GP/EB), where EB represents the bulk modulus of the fluid. For water, the bulk modulus is 3.1 x 105 lbs/in2. While gauge pressure increases significantly at depths, its effect on buoyant force is negligible except at extreme depths due to the slow increase in water density with pressure.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of buoyancy principles
- Familiarity with gauge pressure concepts
- Knowledge of fluid density and its relation to pressure
- Basic grasp of bulk modulus and compressibility
NEXT STEPS
- Study the principles of buoyancy and Archimedes' principle
- Explore the effects of pressure on fluid density in various liquids
- Learn about the bulk modulus and its significance in fluid mechanics
- Investigate the applications of gauge pressure in deep-sea environments
USEFUL FOR
Students and professionals in physics, engineering, and fluid mechanics, particularly those interested in the effects of pressure on buoyancy and submerged objects.