6.3  Bouyancy

 

The buoyant force is an upward force equal to the weight of fluid displaced by an object

CSCS 8c: pp. 168-172, 1 hr

 

Study Guide

Explain each Concept and Illustrate

 

è     All fluids exert an upward force called buoyant force.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

è     Buoyant force is caused by differences in fluid pressure.