Buoyant Force
Learning Time: 3-10 hours
Content: Buoyant force is the upward pushing force acting on objects floating or sinking in a liquid or gas. This topic covers Archimedes’ Principle, the calculation of buoyant force, the stability of floating objects, and its practical applications. TYT focuses on Archimedes’ Principle and basic calculations, while AYT focuses on complex systems and their interaction with surface tension. The current 2025 curriculum also covers maritime technologies and sea level changes due to climate change. Learning this topic forms the foundation for fluid dynamics and engineering.
- Basic Concepts of Buoyancy:
- Archimedes’ Principle (Weight of Displaced Liquid)
- Definition of Buoyancy
- Conditions for Buoyancy and Sinking
- Buoyancy Calculation:
- Effect of Density and Volume
- Variation Depending on the Type of Liquid
- Force Due to Pressure Difference
- Equilibrium of Floating Bodies:
- Center of Buoyancy
- Stability and Overturning
- Effect of Height and Center of Gravity
- Applications:
- Ship Design and Sailing
- Balloons and Flying Vehicles
- Underwater Vehicles
- Interactions:
- Relationship with Surface Tension
- Temperature and Density Changes
- Environmental Factors (Currents)
- Modern Developments:
- Sea Level Rise
- Floating Energy Platforms
- Simulation Technologies
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 5 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 15
- Assessments Yes
