What is law of floatation?
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Explanation:
If an object has less density than the liquid it floats . If identity I more it sinks . It not only depends on density it depends upon shape, weight
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The law of floatation states that, a floating body displaces its own weight of the fluid in which it floats.
The law of floatation states that, a floating body displaces its own weight of the fluid in which it floats.This means if a log of 200kg (2000N) floats in water displaces 200kg (2000N) of water, if the same log is placed in other liquid and be able to float it will displace the same 200kg of fluid in which it floats.
CONDITIONS FOR OBJECTS TO FLOAT
I. The average density of the object should be less than the density of the fluid in which the object has to float.
I. The average density of the object should be less than the density of the fluid in which the object has to float.Example, a ship is very heavy but it floats because it is hollow inside it contains air, this causes its average density to be lower than that of water.
I. The average density of the object should be less than the density of the fluid in which the object has to float.Example, a ship is very heavy but it floats because it is hollow inside it contains air, this causes its average density to be lower than that of water. II. The upthrust force of the fluid on the object must be equal total weight of the object.(law of floatation)