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The Weight of Body in Liquid formula calculates the apparent weight of an object when submerged in a fluid. It accounts for the buoyant force acting on the object due to the displacement of fluid.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula subtracts the buoyant force from the object's weight in air to determine its apparent weight in the liquid.
Details: Accurate calculation of body weight in liquid is crucial for various engineering applications, including buoyancy analysis, ship design, underwater structures, and fluid mechanics experiments.
Tips: Enter all values in the specified units. Air weight and immersed depth should be positive values. Fluid specific weight and cross section area must also be positive values.
Q1: What is fluid specific weight?
A: Fluid specific weight is the weight per unit volume of a fluid, typically measured in N/m³ or lb/ft³.
Q2: How does immersed depth affect the result?
A: Greater immersed depth increases the buoyant force, resulting in a lower apparent weight of the object in the liquid.
Q3: What is cross section area level?
A: It is the surface area of the object that is perpendicular to the direction of immersion and in contact with the fluid.
Q4: Can this formula be used for partially submerged objects?
A: Yes, the formula applies to both fully and partially submerged objects, as long as the immersed depth is correctly measured.
Q5: What are the limitations of this calculation?
A: The calculation assumes uniform fluid density and doesn't account for factors like fluid turbulence, object shape complexities, or temperature effects on fluid properties.