Explain how differences in fluid pressure create buoyant force on an object.

Buoyancy is the upward force on an object produced by the surrounding fluid (could be a liquid or a gas) in which it is fully or partially immersed, due to the pressure difference of the fluid between the top and bottom of the object. The net upward buoyancy force is equal to the magnitude of the weight of fluid displaced by the body. This force enables the object to float or at least to seem lighter.