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Total Weight of Particle is defined as the total force applied by the particle in downward direction, which is the sum of the effective weight of the particle and the force due to buoyancy.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: This formula calculates the total downward force exerted by a particle, accounting for both its effective weight and the buoyant force acting upon it.
Details: Accurate calculation of total particle weight is crucial for understanding particle behavior in fluids, sedimentation processes, and various engineering applications involving fluid-particle interactions.
Tips: Enter effective weight of particle in kilograms and force due to buoyancy in newtons. Both values must be non-negative numbers.
Q1: What is the difference between total weight and effective weight?
A: Total weight includes both the effective weight of the particle and the buoyant force acting upon it, while effective weight is the net weight after accounting for buoyancy.
Q2: Why is buoyancy force important in weight calculations?
A: Buoyancy force reduces the apparent weight of an object submerged in a fluid, which must be accounted for in accurate weight measurements.
Q3: What units should be used for input values?
A: Effective weight should be in kilograms and buoyancy force should be in newtons for consistent results.
Q4: Can this calculator be used for objects in air?
A: Yes, though the buoyancy force in air is typically much smaller than in liquids and may be negligible for many practical purposes.
Q5: How does temperature affect the calculation?
A: Temperature can affect fluid density, which in turn affects the buoyancy force. For precise calculations, temperature corrections may be necessary.