Added Mass

Added mass is the increase in apparent mass of a body that is moving through a fluid. When a body moves through a fluid, it causes the fluid to move around it. This movement of fluid creates a force on the body, which is known as the hydrodynamic force. The hydrodynamic force is dependent on the velocity of the body and the properties of the fluid. The added mass is the mass of the fluid that appears to be added to the body due to the hydrodynamic force. It is an important concept in naval architecture and marine engineering as it affects the motion of ships and offshore structures in waves.

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