Object at Beaker Base: Upthrust or Not?

In summary, upthrust, also known as buoyancy, is the upward force exerted on an object when it is submerged in a fluid. It affects objects by either making them float or partially float, and is determined by the density of the fluid, volume of the object, and depth of the object. An object will float if the upthrust is greater than its weight, and can be used to determine the volume of an object by measuring the amount of upthrust and using the equation: Volume = Upthrust/Density of the fluid.
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Himal kharel
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if an object is at the base of a beaker does it feel upthurst even though there is no liquid below it
 
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If all the liquid between an object and the base of the beaker is excluded (very difficult) there will be no upthrust.

If some parts of the underside of the object are resting on the bottom and some parts are in contact with the fluid there will be some upthrust, but less than that given by Archimedes Law.
 

Related to Object at Beaker Base: Upthrust or Not?

1. What is upthrust?

Upthrust, also known as buoyancy, is the upward force that is exerted on an object when it is submerged in a fluid. This force is equal to the weight of the fluid that the object displaces.

2. How does upthrust affect objects?

Upthrust affects objects by exerting an upward force on them, which can either make them float or partially float in a fluid. The amount of upthrust depends on the density of the fluid and the volume of the object.

3. What factors affect the upthrust on an object?

The upthrust on an object is affected by the density of the fluid it is submerged in, the volume of the object, and the depth of the object in the fluid. The higher the density of the fluid and the greater the volume of the object, the greater the upthrust will be.

4. How do you determine if an object will float or sink based on upthrust?

An object will float if the upthrust acting on it is greater than its own weight. It will sink if the upthrust is less than its weight. This can be determined by comparing the density of the object to the density of the fluid it is submerged in.

5. Can upthrust be used to determine the volume of an object?

Yes, upthrust can be used to determine the volume of an object. By measuring the amount of upthrust that an object experiences when submerged in a fluid, the volume of the object can be calculated using the equation: Volume = Upthrust/Density of the fluid.

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