Archimedes’ principle
It explains why objects float or sink. This topic is part of Physics within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
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Archimedes’ principle trivia questions
Archimedes' principle deals with what force?
Answer: Buoyancy
Bonus fact: It explains why objects float or sink.
The buoyant force on an immersed object equals the weight of what?
Answer: Fluid displaced
Bonus fact: This relationship applies to fluids.
Which ancient Greek scientist gives Archimedes' principle its name?
Answer: Archimedes
Bonus fact: Archimedes worked in Syracuse in the 3rd century BCE.
Buoyant force equals the weight of what according to Archimedes' principle?
Answer: Displaced fluid
Bonus fact: Displacement determines buoyant force.
What principle named for Archimedes explains buoyant force?
Answer: Archimedes' principle
Bonus fact: An immersed object experiences buoyancy equal to the weight of displaced fluid.