How do big ships float?
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how on Earth can it float well the answer is tied to a mixture of simple physics complex mathematics and an ancient Greek inventor
the Archimedes principle is the Cornerstone for understanding how ships regardless of their size and their weight actually manag to stay afloat
for a ship to float it must displace water equal in weight to its own mass
ships although they're made of materials that by themselves are denser than water float because the overall density of the entire ship including all that air inside the hole is less than that of the water it is sitting in
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Ever wonder why ships don't just sink like a stone? Ever wondered how ships, even massive ones, are able to float on water? It all comes down to a simple but powerful concept: buoyancy. From Archimedes' Principle to the design of hulls and displacement theory, we will break down the physics that make it possible for ships to stay afloat. 00:00 INTRO 01:39 Gross Tonnage and Displacement 02:29 Archimedes Principle 03:29 Water Displacement 05:20 Why doesn’t a ship sink? 06:14 How different water conditions impact floatation 07:43 Stability of a ship – Gravity and Buoyancy 09:58 OUTRO Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s greatest vessels | from Titanic to Queen Mary and from the Empress of Ireland to the Lusitania. Join maritime researcher and illustrator Michael Brady as he tells the stories behind some of history's most famous ocean liners and machines! Click the link to subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE8PTncfn2Vga48jH46HnQ?sub_confirmation=1 #ships #sinking #disaster #titanic #wrecks #exploration #history #adventure #design #engineering #mairitime #safety #vessels #sailing #documentary #story #oceanlinerdesigns Freepik: London Bus - https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/realistic-london-double-decker-bus-illustration_4323151.htm#query=london%20bus%20icon&position=15&from_view=search&track=ais&uuid=8745a0aa-a769-4bb2-b895-4ad18f2f6c0f