Buoyant Force

Buoyant Force

Buoyant force is the upward force exerted by a fluid on an immersed body.

### Formula

$$F_B=\rho Vg$$

### Terminologies

- FB → Buoyant force.

- ρ → Density of fluid.

- V → Volume of displaced fluid.

- g → Acceleration due to gravity.

### SI Unit

$$N$$

### Conditions / Special Cases

Buoyant force equals weight of displaced fluid.

### Usage

- Used in floating and sinking problems