Does water displacement theory apply to other liquids?

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The water displacement theory, which states that the volume of water displaced is equal to the volume of a completely submerged object, applies to all fluids, including mercury and seawater. This principle is grounded in Archimedes' principle, which confirms that the buoyant force acting on an object submerged in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. Therefore, the same calculations used for water can be applied to other liquids, provided their densities are taken into account.

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Hi,

I assume that you all know the water displacement theory where:

The volume of water displaced is equal to volume of completely submerged object.

Now, my questions is this: does this theory work for other liquids besides water (e.g. mercury, seawater)?
If not, then can you please explain by using example equations/formulae to prove your point.

Many thanks,
Jay
 
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Yes.
 
Welcome to PF!

Yes, what you said, though a little clumsily worded, does work for other fluids besides water.
 

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