Definitions
- Referring to the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it. - Describing the force that opposes the weight of an object in a fluid medium. - Talking about the force that causes objects to float in a fluid.
- Referring to the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it. - Describing the ability of an object to float in a fluid due to the upward force exerted by the fluid. - Talking about the property of a fluid that determines whether an object will float or sink in it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object.
- 2Both are related to the ability of an object to float in a fluid.
- 3Both are affected by the density of the object and the fluid.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Upthrust is more commonly used in scientific contexts, while buoyancy is used in both scientific and everyday language.
- 2Focus: Upthrust emphasizes the force exerted by the fluid, while buoyancy emphasizes the ability of the object to float.
- 3Measurement: Upthrust can be measured in Newtons, while buoyancy is measured in terms of the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
- 4Application: Upthrust is often used in the context of objects submerged in fluids, while buoyancy is used in the context of floating objects.
Remember this!
Upthrust and buoyancy are synonyms that refer to the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object. However, upthrust is more commonly used in scientific contexts and emphasizes the force exerted by the fluid, while buoyancy is used in both scientific and everyday language and emphasizes the ability of the object to float.
