Here's a breakdown:
* Buoyant force: This is the upward force exerted by a fluid (liquid or gas) on an object immersed in it.
* Weight: This is the downward force of gravity acting on an object.
Archimedes' Principle states:
The buoyant force on an object submerged in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
Floating:
When the buoyant force is equal to the object's weight, the object is in equilibrium. This means the forces acting on the object are balanced, resulting in the object floating. If the buoyant force is less than the weight, the object will sink.
Example:
A boat floats because the weight of the water it displaces (buoyant force) is equal to the weight of the boat.
