How Do You Calculate Buoyant Force for a Large Passenger Load?

In summary, the problem involves calculating the buoyant force on a system of 4000 passengers and an unknown amount of cargo, floating on an unknown medium. More information and an attempt at a solution are needed to provide an accurate answer.
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yumiiko
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bouyant force formulas !

Homework Statement


mass per passengers = 65 kg ; density of seawater = 1 025 kg/m3 g= 9.8N/kg
number of passengers=4000

Homework Equations


calculate the bouyant force on the total cargo and passengers

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Yumiiko, welcome to Physics Forums.

Your question seems to be incomplete; there is not enough information given. What are the the passengers and cargo floating on? How heavy is the cargo? Also, you must demonstrate some work towards a solution so that we can help you with it.
 
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gneill said:
... Also, you must demonstrate some work towards a solution ...
Agreed. We must see an attempt at solving the problem before any help can be given.
 

FAQ: How Do You Calculate Buoyant Force for a Large Passenger Load?

What is the formula for calculating buoyant force?

The formula for calculating buoyant force is: FB = ρVg, where FB is the buoyant force, ρ is the density of the fluid, V is the volume of the displaced fluid, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

How do you determine the density of the fluid in the buoyant force formula?

The density of the fluid can be determined by measuring the mass of a known volume of the fluid and dividing it by the volume. Alternatively, the density of the fluid can also be found in a reference table or by using a density meter.

What is the significance of volume in the buoyant force formula?

The volume in the buoyant force formula represents the volume of the fluid that is displaced by the object. This volume is directly proportional to the buoyant force and helps determine the amount of upward force acting on the object.

Can you use the buoyant force formula for objects with irregular shapes?

Yes, the buoyant force formula can be used for objects with irregular shapes as long as the volume of the displaced fluid can be accurately measured or estimated. For irregularly shaped objects, the volume can be calculated by using the Archimedes' principle or by using a displacement method.

How does the buoyant force formula relate to Archimedes' principle?

The buoyant force formula is derived from Archimedes' principle, which states that the buoyant force acting on an object submerged in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. The formula takes into account the density of the fluid and the volume of the displaced fluid to calculate the magnitude of the buoyant force.

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