Math Problem Statement

A body of volume 100 cm3 weighs 5 kgf in air. It is completely immersed in a liquid of density 1.8 x 103 kg m-3 . Find:

(i) The upthrust due to liquid and (ii) The weight of the body in liquid.

Solution

We are given the following information:

  • Volume of the body V=100cm3=100×106m3=1×104m3V = 100 \, \text{cm}^3 = 100 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}^3 = 1 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{m}^3
  • Weight of the body in air W=5kgfW = 5 \, \text{kgf}
  • Density of the liquid ρliquid=1.8×103kg/m3\rho_{\text{liquid}} = 1.8 \times 10^3 \, \text{kg/m}^3
  • Acceleration due to gravity g=9.8m/s2g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2

(i) The upthrust due to the liquid

Upthrust (or buoyant force) is given by Archimedes' principle, which states that the upthrust is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by the body. The formula for upthrust FbF_b is:

Fb=Volume of body×Density of liquid×gF_b = \text{Volume of body} \times \text{Density of liquid} \times g

Substitute the known values:

Fb=V×ρliquid×gF_b = V \times \rho_{\text{liquid}} \times g Fb=(1×104)×(1.8×103)×9.8F_b = (1 \times 10^{-4}) \times (1.8 \times 10^3) \times 9.8

Let's calculate the upthrust.

(ii) The weight of the body in the liquid

The weight of the body in the liquid is the actual weight of the body in air minus the upthrust. Mathematically:

Wliquid=WairFbW_{\text{liquid}} = W_{\text{air}} - F_b

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Meanwhile, here are 5 questions related to this concept:

  1. What is Archimedes' principle and how is it applied in different situations?
  2. How does density affect the buoyant force experienced by an object?
  3. What is the difference between weight and mass when considering forces in fluids?
  4. How does the acceleration due to gravity impact the weight of an object in different fluids?
  5. How can you determine if an object will float or sink in a given liquid?

Tip: Always ensure units are consistent when performing calculations involving forces and fluid mechanics.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Buoyancy
Forces in Fluids
Archimedes' Principle

Formulas

Upthrust (F_b) = Volume of body (V) × Density of liquid (ρ) × g
Weight in liquid (W_liquid) = Weight in air (W_air) - Upthrust (F_b)

Theorems

Archimedes' Principle

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12