Monday: Science
Which principle explains why ships float, based on water displacement?
Archimedes' Principle is a fundamental concept in physics that explains why objects float or sink in a fluid.
It states that an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.
This principle is named after the ancient Greek mathematician and scientist Archimedes, who is said to have discovered it while bathing. The principle is crucial in understanding how ships, submarines, and other floating structures maintain buoyancy despite their weight. It also has applications in measuring the density of objects and fluids.
What about the other answers?
Newton's Third Law: "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
Boyle’s Law: States that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume, when temperature is constant. In other words, as the volume of a gas decreases, its pressure increases, and vice versa.
Pascal’s Principle: States that when pressure is applied to an enclosed fluid, it is transmitted equally in all directions. This principle is used in hydraulic systems to amplify force.