On Floating Bodies

"On Floating Bodies" by Archimedes explores why objects float or sink in liquids. It explains that an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward force called buoyancy, which equals the weight of the displaced fluid. If the object is less dense than the fluid, it floats; if more dense, it sinks. The work introduces principles like the concept of equilibrium and the idea of measuring volume based on fluid displacement. Overall, it provides a foundational understanding of how and why objects behave differently when placed in liquids, crucial for fields like engineering and physics.