How do you get from Fnet=Ïf-Ïo to Fg/Fb=Ïo/Ïf?
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06-12-2014, 12:07 AM
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How do you get from Fnet=Ïf-Ïo to Fg/Fb=Ïo/Ïf?
This has to do with buoyancy.
You can substitute Fnet for Fg-Fb. Ï is not the letter p it is the symbol for density. Ïo = density of an object Ïf = density of the fluid Fg = force of gravity Fb = buoyant force Ads |
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06-12-2014, 12:12 AM
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Fnet = Fb - Fg since Fnet is the net force
Plugging into the first equation above, with object volume V and gravity g: Fb - Fg = (pf - p0) * V * g Dividing both sides by Fg = p0 * V * g (Fb - Fg) / Fg = (pf - p0) * V * g / Fg (Fb - Fg) / Fg = (pf - p0) * V * g / (p0 * V * g) Fb/Fg - 1 = pf / p0 - 1 Fb/Fg = pf / p0 Done, although both sides need to be flipped Ads |
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