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: [[Upthrust]] is weak in the [[air]] because the [[air]] is not very [[Density|dense]]. For most [[object]]s in [[air]] [[upthrust]] can be ignored because it is so small. | : [[Upthrust]] is weak in the [[air]] because the [[air]] is not very [[Density|dense]]. For most [[object]]s in [[air]] [[upthrust]] can be ignored because it is so small. | ||
: [[Upthrust]] is caused by the [[pressure]] in a [[fluid]]. [[Pressure]] increases with [[depth]] so the bottom of an [[object]] will experience more [[pressure]] than the top. This difference in [[pressure]] results in a difference between the [[force]] on the bottom and the top, known as [[upthrust]]. | : [[Upthrust]] is caused by the [[pressure]] in a [[fluid]]. [[Pressure]] increases with [[depth]] so the bottom of an [[object]] will experience more [[pressure]] than the top. This difference in [[pressure]] results in a difference between the [[force]] on the bottom and the top, known as [[upthrust]]. | ||
− | : [[Upthrust]] = [([[Pressure]] at base) - ([[Pressure]] at the top)] x Area of top and bottom surface | + | : [[Upthrust]] = [([[Pressure]] at base) - ([[Pressure]] at the top)] x (Area of top and bottom surface) |
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== |
Revision as of 14:39, 11 February 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Upthrust is a force that acts upwards in a fluid due to the fluid being displaced.
About Upthrust
- Upthrust is a force so it is measured in Newtons.
- The force of upthrust is equal to the weight of fluid that has been displaced by an object.
- An object in the water experiences more upthrust than an object in air because water is more dense than air.
- Upthrust is weak in the air because the air is not very dense. For most objects in air upthrust can be ignored because it is so small.
- Upthrust is caused by the pressure in a fluid. Pressure increases with depth so the bottom of an object will experience more pressure than the top. This difference in pressure results in a difference between the force on the bottom and the top, known as upthrust.
Examples
A boat floats on the water because the weight is balanced by the upthrust. | A submarine can change the amount of upthrust in order to rise or sink in the water. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Upthrust is a force that acts upwards in a fluid due to the fluid being displaced.
About Upthrust
- Upthrust is a force so it is measured in Newtons.
- The force of upthrust is equal to the weight of fluid that has been displaced by an object.
- An object in the water experiences more upthrust than an object in air because water is more dense than air.
- Upthrust is weak in the air because the air is not very dense. For most objects in air upthrust can be ignored because it is so small.
- Upthrust is caused by the pressure in a fluid. Pressure increases with depth so the bottom of an object will experience more pressure than the top. This difference in pressure results in a difference between the force on the bottom and the top, known as upthrust.
- Upthrust = [(Pressure at base) - (Pressure at the top)] x (Area of top and bottom surface)
Examples
A boat floats on the water because the weight is balanced by the upthrust. | A submarine can change the amount of upthrust in order to rise or sink in the water. |