I'm not sure it's just part of the formula. p = densitymfb said:Why do you use the density of copper?
Ok thanks! I figured it out.mfb said:A density, sure, but not the one of copper.
The formula for calculating the buoyant force on a solid object is FB = ρfluid * g * Vsubmerged, where ρfluid is the density of the fluid, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and Vsubmerged is the volume of the object submerged in the fluid.
The density of the fluid can be determined by using a hydrometer or by measuring the mass and volume of the fluid and then using the formula ρ = m/V, where ρ is density, m is mass, and V is volume.
Yes, the shape and size of the copper object does affect the buoyant force. Objects with larger volumes will displace more fluid, resulting in a larger buoyant force. Additionally, the shape of the object can also affect how much fluid it displaces and therefore impact the buoyant force.
The unit of measurement for buoyant force is Newtons (N), which is a unit of force in the International System of Units (SI).
No, the buoyant force cannot be negative. It is always directed upwards and is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. If the buoyant force is greater than the weight of the object, the object will float. If the buoyant force is less than the weight of the object, the object will sink.