Question

There are 3.78 liters in one gallon, therefore 3.78L = 1 Gallon. If I need 58 half-gallon containers for my boat, determine the buoyant force that would be created.

Answer 1

F(b) =2142.106N

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data

Volume is 3.78L which is 1 gallon

Therefore, 58gallons = 3.78×58 = 219.24L

Buoyant force F(b) = V(s) × d × g

Where V(s) = submerged volume = 219.24L = 0.21924m³

d = density of water = 997kg/m³

g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.8m/s²

Therefore F(b) = 0.21924m³× 997kg/m×9.8m/s²

F(b) =2142.106N