Archimedes’ principle
Tanusri Gururaj, Academic content writer of Physics at Edumarz
Archimedes’ principle:
If a body is fully or partially immersed in a fluid, it experiences an upward force. This upward force experienced by the body is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
Apparent weight = weight of the object – buoyant force experienced
Applications:
Lactometer
The purity of milk is determined using this.
Hydrometer
The density of various liquids is measured using this.
Designing of ships