Question

On what factors does the buoyant force (or buoyancy) depend?

Answer 1

The buoyant force depends upon the following factors:

1. Size or volume of the body immersed in a fluid: The buoyant force is directly proportional to the size or volume of the body immersed in a fluid.
2. Density of the fluid in which the body is immersed: The buoyant force is directly proportional to the density of the fluid in which the body is immersed.
3. Acceleration due to gravity at the place: The buoyant force is directly proportional to the acceleration due to gravity at that place.
4. Temperature: The buoyant force is inversely proportional to the temperature of the fluid in which the body is immersed.