Enter the mass, density of the medium, and volume into the calculator to determine the buoyancy correction. This calculator helps in adjusting the measured mass to account for the buoyant force exerted by the surrounding fluid.
Buoyancy Correction Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the buoyancy correction:
BC = m - (ρ * V)
Variables:
- BC is the buoyancy correction (grams)
- m is the mass of the object (grams)
- ρ is the density of the medium (g/cm³)
- V is the volume of the object (cm³)
To calculate the buoyancy correction, subtract the product of the density of the medium and the volume of the object from the mass of the object.
What is Buoyancy Correction?
Buoyancy correction is the adjustment made to the measured mass of an object to account for the buoyant force exerted by the fluid in which the object is immersed. This correction is necessary in precise measurements where the displaced fluid’s effect on the object’s apparent mass must be considered. The correction is particularly important in scientific experiments and industrial applications where accurate mass measurements are critical.
How to Calculate Buoyancy Correction?
The following steps outline how to calculate the buoyancy correction:
- First, determine the mass of the object (m) in grams.
- Next, determine the density of the medium (ρ) in which the object is immersed, in g/cm³.
- Next, determine the volume of the object (V) in cm³.
- Use the formula BC = m – (ρ * V) to calculate the buoyancy correction (BC).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Mass of the object (m) = 150 grams
Density of the medium (ρ) = 1 g/cm³
Volume of the object (V) = 50 cm³
