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Archimedes' principle
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law of physics fundamental to fluid mechanics
Archimedes' principle is a law of physics stating that an object immersed in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. This principle is fundamental to understanding how things float, sink, and move through liquids and gases, making it essential for applications ranging from ship design to hot air balloons.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Archimedes' principle is referenced by 300 other articles, and connects out to pressure, Fick's laws of diffusion and Isaac Newton.
It is catalogued under topics including Archimedes, Buoyancy and Fluid dynamics.
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- Instance of
- physical law
- Named after
- Archimedes
- Author
- Archimedes
- Main subject
- buoyancy
- Location
- Syracuse
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- Archimedes' principle
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- Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
- inception
- 0250-00-00
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