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🌊 Deep Sea Buoyancy - 2D Force Balance and Depth Profile

2D companion of the deep-sea buoyancy lab: force balance, terminal speed, neutral trim and a stratified ocean with a stable equilibrium depth.

Physics & Mechanics2DEasy60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted⇄ 3D version

⚙ Under the hood

2D companion of the deep-sea buoyancy lab: side-view submersible with live buoyancy, weight, thrust and drag arrows, ballast trim, terminal speed and an optional thermocline that creates a stable equilibrium depth.

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2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install