Upthrust Flashcards
1
Q
what is the formula for pressure
A
force normal to surface = surface area
1
Q
what is upthrust
A
the force a floating object will receive is caused by the weight of the fluid it displaces
2
Q
what is the formula for pressure due to a column of liquid
A
height * density * gravitational field strength
3
Q
what is the atmospheric pressure
A
100 000Pa