浮力
Meanings
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buoyancy; floating power
Physics term for the upward force exerted by a fluid on an immersed object. Also used in everyday contexts for the ability to float.
The ship floats on the water due to buoyancy.
This material has high buoyancy, so it is used for life jackets.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に浮力が働くbuoyancy acts on an object
Buoyancy acts on objects submerged in water.
- 浮力を利用するto make use of buoyancy
Ships stay afloat by making use of buoyancy.
- 浮力が大きい／小さいbuoyancy is large/small
Salt water has greater buoyancy than fresh water.