calculate_buoyancy
Compute buoyancy force and determine if an object floats or sinks using Archimedes' principle. Input object mass, volume, and fluid density to get displaced volume and float/sink verdict.
Instructions
Compute buoyancy force, displaced volume, or floating analysis (Archimedes). Use for physics or shipping. Inputs: object mass/volume, fluid density. Returns buoyant force and float/sink verdict. See list_bundles for related 'science' calculators.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| volume_m3 | Yes | Object volume m³ | |
| fluid_density | No | Fluid density kg/m³ | |
| object_mass | Yes | Object mass kg |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | No | Computed result. Object whose fields depend on the tool (e.g. {tax, marginal_rate, brackets} for tax tools, {volume_l, gallons} for volume tools). | |
| formula | No | Human-readable formula or method used (e.g. "I=P·r·t", "Magnus formula"). | |
| source | No | Authoritative source for the rule or formula (e.g. "Article 197 CGI", "NF DTU 21"). | |
| reference_url | No | Link to a calcul2 page documenting the calculation in detail. |