How does the weight on a scale change when an object is submerged in water?

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Start date Sep 12, 2020
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Archimedes Archimedes principle Law

In summary: I thought it was the former...The black assembly that holds the weight up is not part of the scale sensor.

Sep 24, 2020

Arjan82

A.T. said:

What happens to the balance of the scales, when you lower the upper scale, so the balls are fully submerged but don't touch the bottom of the buckets?

Ill leave this one to @anesthesiologist :)

<h2>1. What is the Law of Archimedes?</h2><p>The Law of Archimedes, also known as the Archimedes' principle, states that when an object is submerged in a fluid, it experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.</p><h2>2. What is an example of a Law of Archimedes problem?</h2><p>An example of a Law of Archimedes problem is calculating the buoyant force acting on a ship as it floats in the ocean.</p><h2>3. How is the Law of Archimedes used in everyday life?</h2><p>The Law of Archimedes is used in everyday life in various applications such as shipbuilding, designing submarines, and understanding the behavior of hot air balloons.</p><h2>4. How does the density of an object affect the Law of Archimedes?</h2><p>The density of an object plays a crucial role in the Law of Archimedes as it determines the amount of fluid it displaces and thus the magnitude of the buoyant force acting on it.</p><h2>5. Can the Law of Archimedes be applied to objects in air?</h2><p>No, the Law of Archimedes only applies to objects submerged in a fluid. However, a similar principle, known as the Bernoulli's principle, can be applied to objects in air.</p>

1. What is the Law of Archimedes?

The Law of Archimedes, also known as the Archimedes' principle, states that when an object is submerged in a fluid, it experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.

2. What is an example of a Law of Archimedes problem?

An example of a Law of Archimedes problem is calculating the buoyant force acting on a ship as it floats in the ocean.

3. How is the Law of Archimedes used in everyday life?

The Law of Archimedes is used in everyday life in various applications such as shipbuilding, designing submarines, and understanding the behavior of hot air balloons.

4. How does the density of an object affect the Law of Archimedes?

The density of an object plays a crucial role in the Law of Archimedes as it determines the amount of fluid it displaces and thus the magnitude of the buoyant force acting on it.

5. Can the Law of Archimedes be applied to objects in air?

No, the Law of Archimedes only applies to objects submerged in a fluid. However, a similar principle, known as the Bernoulli's principle, can be applied to objects in air.