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A rectangular piece of wood ( 5.0 X 4.0 X 3.0 cm) and mass 42g is thrown into the oceon, how do i calculate the percentage of volume floating above the water?
Buoyancy is an upward force exerted by a liquid or gas on an object that is partially or completely submerged in it. It is a result of the difference in pressure between the top and bottom of the object.
The percent volume submerged is calculated by dividing the volume of the object that is submerged by the total volume of the object, and then multiplying by 100. The formula is: % Volume Submerged = (Volume Submerged / Total Volume) x 100.
The buoyancy of an object is affected by its volume, density, and the density of the surrounding fluid. Objects with larger volumes and lower densities will experience more buoyant force, while objects with smaller volumes and higher densities will experience less buoyant force.
By measuring the buoyant force acting on an object submerged in a fluid and knowing the density of the fluid, you can calculate the density of the object using the formula: Density = Buoyant Force / (Volume of Object x Gravity). This method is known as Archimedes' Principle.
Calculating percent volume submerged is used in various industries, such as shipbuilding, construction, and manufacturing. It is also used in engineering and design to determine the stability and buoyancy of structures or vehicles, such as boats and submarines.