Science Focus Topic 7 Notes: Buoyancy | | Print | |
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Buoyancy is the tendancy of a substance to float, p. 72 Buoyant objects take up space in a fluid. pushing some of the fluid away or displacing it, causing them to float, because the fluid pushes back against the force of gravity. p. 72 Measurement of Buoyancy Force is a push or a pull on an object, and is measured in newtons (N), p.74, The upward force of a fluid on an object is called its buoyant force, which is also measured in newtons. p.74 Calculation of Buoyant Force (Activity 2-7. p. 75)
Buoyancy Activities
Practical Applications (Pages 72. 73. 76. 77) Hot air balloons. Floating (pontoon) bridges Fire Extinguishers. Oil spills (Environmental clean-up). Bartending (making fancy drinks) Cooking. |