Archimedes' Principle

Rarely Tested

Archimedes' Principle

### Formula

$$F_B=W_{displaced\ fluid}$$

### Expanded Form

$$F_B=\rho_fV_fg$$

### Terminologies

- ρf β†’ Density of fluid.

- Vf β†’ Volume of displaced fluid.

### Conditions / Special Cases

For floating body:

$$F_B=mg$$

### Usage

- Used in buoyancy calculations.

No related questions available for this formula yet.

Go back to topics

Join CAT 2026 course by 5-Time CAT 100%iler

Start your IIM journey with the right preparation and crack CAT 2026.