A box of volume 200 m3 float on sea water of density 10.30 kgm-3.
Calculate the Upthrust of the sea water on the boat
[g = 10 ms-2]
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(i)
Archimedes principles states that a body wholly or partially immersed in a fluid experiences an upward force called upthrust which is equal to the weight of fluid displaced.
(ii)
Upthrust = Density x Volume x Acceleration due to gravity