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buoyancyLifting effect of a fluid on a body wholly or partly immersed in it. This was studied by Archimedes in the 3rd century BC. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These simulations revealed that for the materials considered in the real castings, the buoyancy force is the major contributor to the core distortion. Vertical placement of the core within the cavity allows for longer cores than horizontal orientation (due to the elimination of a buoyancy force acting on the core). |
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