archimedes' principle

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Noun archimedes' principle has 1 sense

Archimedes' principle, law of Archimedes - (hydrostatics) the apparent loss in weight of a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid
--₁ is a kind of law, law of nature

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Archimedes Principle

Noun: The principle stating that the upward buoyant force exerted on an object immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid that the object displaces.

Example Sentence: According to Archimedes' principle, a ship can float because the upward buoyant force on it is equal to the weight of the water it displaces.

Other Senses/Usages:

Noun: (Physics) A fundamental law discovered by Archimedes that specifically applies to the behavior of objects in fluids.

Example Sentence: Understanding Archimedes' principle is essential in comprehending the behavior of submarines and other floating vessels.

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