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This document provides a comprehensive guide to Relative Density (RD), Archimedes' Principle, and the equilibrium of bodies in fluids. It explains key concepts such as the conditions for floating and sinking, the derivation of RD formulas, and the relationship between weight and upthrust in different fluids. The guide concludes with important takeaways regarding the nature of RD and buoyancy.

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Relative_Density_Guide

This document provides a comprehensive guide to Relative Density (RD), Archimedes' Principle, and the equilibrium of bodies in fluids. It explains key concepts such as the conditions for floating and sinking, the derivation of RD formulas, and the relationship between weight and upthrust in different fluids. The guide concludes with important takeaways regarding the nature of RD and buoyancy.

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mprehensive Guide to Relative Density, Archimedes' Principle, and Equilibrium i

Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction to Relative Density (RD)
- 2. Archimedes' Principle and Upthrust
- 3. Equilibrium of Bodies in Fluids
- 4. Multiple Liquids and Bodies in Fluids
- 5. Derivation of RD Formulas
- 6. Concept of Weight in Water
- 7. Table of RD Formulas
- 8. Final Takeaways

1. Introduction to Relative Density (RD)


- Relative Density (RD) is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water:
- RD = (Density of Object) / (Density of Water)
- If RD > 1, the object sinks; if RD < 1, it floats; if RD = 1, it is neutrally buoyant.

2. Archimedes' Principle and Upthrust


- Archimedes' Principle states: A body submerged in a fluid experiences an upthrust equal to the
weight of the displaced fluid.
- Buoyant Force (F_B) = Density of Fluid * Volume Displaced * g
- Conditions: If Upthrust = Weight, object floats; if Upthrust < Weight, object sinks.

3. Equilibrium of Bodies in Fluids


- For equilibrium: Upthrust = Object's Weight.
- For multiple liquids: Total Upthrust = (Density_1 * Volume_1 * g) + (Density_2 * Volume_2 * g).

4. Multiple Liquids and Bodies in Fluids


- Objects floating in two liquids: mg = (Density of oil * Volume in oil * g) + (Density of water * Volume
in water * g).

5. Derivation of RD Formulas
- 1. RD = (Density of Object) / (Density of Water)
- 2. RD = (Mass of Object) / (Mass of Equal Volume of Water)
- 3. RD = (Weight of Object) / (Weight of Equal Volume of Water)
- 4. RD = (Weight in Air) / (Weight in Air - Weight in Water)
- 5. RD = (Weight in Air - Weight in Liquid) / (Weight in Air - Weight in Water)

6. Concept of Weight in Water


- Apparent Weight = True Weight - Upthrust.
- For floating objects: Weight of displaced water = Weight of object.
- For submerged objects: Weight of displaced water < Weight of object.

7. Table of RD Formulas
- Formula | Explanation
- RD = (Density of Object) / (Density of Water) | Basic definition
- RD = (Mass of Object) / (Mass of Equal Volume of Water) | Using mass
- RD = (Weight of Object) / (Weight of Equal Volume of Water) | Using weight
- RD = (Weight in Air) / (Weight in Air - Weight in Water) | Apparent weight method
- RD = (Weight in Air - Weight in Liquid) / (Weight in Air - Weight in Water) | For unknown liquids

8. Final Takeaways
- * RD is a ratio and has no units.
- * Upthrust = Weight of displaced fluid.
- * An object floats if Upthrust = Object's Weight.
- * Apparent Weight in Water = True Weight - Upthrust.

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