Lesson 4: Buoyancy

Question 1

Archimedes Principle

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

Answer 1

buoyant

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

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

Answer 3

tensile