Buoyancy is the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in or floating on its surface. It is a result of the pressure difference between the top and bottom of the object, which creates a net upward force. This phenomenon is governed by Archimedes’ Principle.
Where:
- is the buoyant force exerted by the fluid on the object.
- is the density of the fluid .
- is the acceleration due to gravity.
- is the volume of the fluid displaced by the object.