CHAPTER 4: Buoyancy

Question 1

Any body immersed in a
fluid is subjected to an
upward force called ____________ equal to the weight of
the displaced fluid.

Answer 1

buoyant
force

Question 2

the point of
application of the
buoyant force, located
at the center of
gravity of the volume
of the fluid displaced

Answer 2

center of buoyancy

Question 3

moment due to shifting of buoyant force is equal to the moment due to shifting of ________

Answer 3

wedge

Question 4

A tank or pipe carrying a
fluid or gas under a pressure is
subjected to ______________, which
resist bursting, developed across
longitudinal and ________ sections.

Answer 4

tensile forces; transverse