I'm trying to determine the calculation which would state the upward force of a container where the density inside the container is less then that in which it sits.
Does this calculation change with shape? I.e. sphere vs cube?
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2$\begingroup$ I think you are looking for Archimedes' principle. $\endgroup$– fibonaticCommented Nov 9, 2013 at 3:13
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The resultant upward force= upthrust-weight
- Upthrust= volume of container* density of surrounding medium*9.81
Thus, the formula for the volume will change according to the shape of the container
2.weight=density inside container*volume of container*9.81
If the upthrust is more than the weight of the object, the object moves upwards
