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  1. Buoyancy - Wikipedia

    Buoyancy (/ ˈbɔɪənsi, ˈbuːjənsi /), [1][2] or upthrust, is the force exerted by a fluid opposing the weight of a partially or fully immersed object (which may also be a parcel of fluid). In a column of fluid, …

  2. Buoyancy in Physics – Definition, Formula, Examples

    Oct 30, 2024 · Buoyancy is an essential force in fluid mechanics, governing why objects float or sink. From Archimedes’ principle to practical applications in engineering and medicine, understanding …

  3. Buoyancy | Force, Definition, History, & Applications | Britannica

    Buoyancy describes the tendency of an object to float or rise in a fluid when submerged; this fluid can be either a liquid or a gas.

  4. Buoyancy and Buoyant Force: Definition, Examples, & Formula

    Oct 18, 2024 · What does buoyancy mean? Learn its types, along with examples, equations, & diagrams. Also, see how to calculate the buoyant force.

  5. What Is Buoyancy? The Physics of Floating

    May 26, 2025 · Buoyancy is more than just a curious force that makes things float. It’s a fundamental aspect of physics that reveals the balance of forces, the nature of fluids, and the elegance of physical …

  6. Buoyancy - Summary – The Physics Hypertextbook

    When an object is immersed in a fluid, the pressure on its bottom is greater than the pressure on its top. This results in an upward force called buoyancy.

  7. Buoyancy | How Things Fly

    All liquids and gases in the presence of gravity exert an upward force—called buoyancy —on any object immersed in them. If the object is less dense than the liquid or gas, buoyancy will make it float.

  8. What Is Buoyancy? The Science of Floating and Sinking

    Aug 17, 2025 · Buoyancy refers to the upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an object immersed within it. This force acts on any object partially or fully submerged in a fluid, such as …

  9. Buoyancy in Fluid Mechanics - Sanfoundry

    Buoyancy is the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it. This force makes objects either float or sink depending on their density relative to the fluid.

  10. 14.6: Archimedes’ Principle and Buoyancy - Physics LibreTexts

    Mar 16, 2025 · Archimedes’ principle refers to the force of buoyancy that results when a body is submerged in a fluid, whether partially or wholly. The force that provides the pressure of a fluid acts …