How Do Ships Float? Buoyancy Explained

In this animation we will look at how steel ships float on water. We will dive into some basic fluid dynamics to understand how steel ships weighting thousands of pounds can simply float on water. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing for future content!
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Time Stamps
Intro - 00:00
Hydrostatic Pressure - 00:27
How things float - 01:17
How do Ships Float - 03:59
Note: Theories, the physics and numerical data throughout this animation have been simplified for comprehensibility.

[@littlegamer00]

americans use anything but metric system "3 football fields and 24 Eiffel towers"

[@ihmejakki2731]

😂😂

[@HonestlyHolistic]

I am european but I like the visualization better in this case

[@AScottB]

Come within 4 cows of me and say that. 😉

[@izzynobre]

He actually sounds Canadian. That “out” sounded very much like they say it…

[@afzalrahman7463]

Totally agreed😂😂😂❤❤

[@MrCelticjazz]

This is now my favourite channel on RUclips Tube. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@AScottB]

Fascinating. Next question: how does anything sink if it’s just displacing water and should remain buoyant?

[@randomsearches369]

You are my inspiration for reaching excellence and creating value. Thank you, Tommy.

[@chato12377]

Such a great explanation!

[@Narwhal.M]

Great explanation, where do you make such animations

[@bbbenj]

Very clear!

[@dallascowboy2221]

Very good explanation, I learned how airplane wings generate lift and learning how big ships stayed afloat was next. Check

[@izzynobre]

That “out”… are you Canadian, by any chance?

[@savedbygodsgrace1622]

Air pockets in the bottom of ships make them buoyant

[@MahBor]

What program do you use to make these?

[@majabvimazibuko7594]

I still dont get it, a block of 3000 tonnes will sink but a ship weighing 3000 tonnes will float, i mean a slab of concrete cannot float so how is the bouyancy principle not applicable

[@mmn5508]

wow

[@bartosz7170]

Standard international units used would be better