Question

8. State the principle of floatation. for class 8 icse board​

Answer 1

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When any boat displaces a weight of water equal to its own weight, it floats. This is often called the principle of flotation: A floating object displaces a weight of fluid equal to its own weight.

Archimedes, the Ancient Greek scientist first stated the principle of floatation. According to him, all the objects placed in a liquid experience an upward force which allows the body to float if it displaces water with the weight equal to the weight of the body.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

When any boat displaces a weight of water equal to its own weight, it floats. This is often called the "principle of flotation": A floating object displaces a weight of fluid equal to its own weight.