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11. Buoyancy, Metacentre, Stability and Rigid Body Motion

The chapter delves into the principles of buoyancy, the concept of metacenters, and the stability of floating bodies. It also discusses how rigid body motions relate to fluids and provides insights into real-world applications of fluid mechanics. Practical examples illustrate the significance of these principles in designing aircraft and marine vessels.

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Sections

  • 11

    Fluid Mechanics

    This section covers crucial principles of fluid mechanics, including buoyancy, metacenters, stability of floating objects, and rigid body motion of fluids.

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  • 11.1.1

    Buoyancy, Metacentre, Stability And Rigid Body Motion

    This section covers the fundamental concepts of buoyancy, metacentre, and stability in fluid mechanics, emphasizing Archimedes' principle and the behavior of floating bodies.

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  • 11.2

    Introduction

    This section introduces fluid mechanics, detailing foundational concepts such as buoyancy, metacenter, stability, and rigid body motion.

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  • 11.2.1

    Discussing Buoyancy And Archimedes' Principle

    This section explores the concepts of buoyancy and Archimedes' principle, along with the factors affecting the stability of floating objects.

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  • 11.3

    Fluid At Rest

    This section explores the principles of fluid mechanics concerning fluids at rest, focusing on buoyancy and stability concepts, illustrated by Archimedes' principle.

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  • 11.3.1

    Forces In A Fluid At Rest

    This section introduces the fundamental concepts of fluid statics, focusing on the forces acting in a fluid at rest, specifically pressure and buoyancy.

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  • 11.3.2

    Pressure Diagrams And Control Volumes

    This section covers the concepts of pressure diagrams and control volumes in fluid mechanics, focusing on buoyancy, stability, and pressure analysis on curved surfaces.

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  • 11.4

    Buoyancy

    This section discusses the concept of buoyancy, its principles, and its applications in fluid mechanics, particularly focusing on Archimedes' principle, metacenters, and stability.

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  • 11.4.1

    Archimedes' Principle

    Archimedes' Principle explains the buoyant force acting on submerged objects and establishes the concepts of buoyancy, center of buoyancy, and stability of floating bodies.

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  • 11.4.2

    Center Of Buoyancy

    This section discusses buoyancy, its principles, and the significance of the center of buoyancy in fluid mechanics.

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  • 11.4.3

    Buoyant Forces And Stability

    This section discusses buoyant forces, the concept of Archimedes' principle, metacenter determination, and stability of floating objects.

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  • 11.5

    Stability Of Floating Objects

    This section discusses the principles of buoyancy, metacentric height, and the stability of floating objects.

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  • 11.5.1

    Equilibrium Concepts

    This section covers key concepts related to buoyancy, stability, and rigid body motion in fluids, emphasizing Archimedes' principle and the conditions for stable and unstable equilibrium.

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  • 11.5.2

    Natural Equilibrium

    This section explores the concept of natural equilibrium in fluid mechanics, focusing on buoyancy, stability, and the forces acting on floating objects.

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  • 11.5.3

    Stable Equilibrium

    This section explores the principles of buoyancy and stability in floating objects, particularly focusing on Archimedes' principle and the concept of metacentric height.

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  • 11.5.4

    Unstable Equilibrium

    This section discusses the concept of unstable equilibrium in fluid mechanics, focusing on buoyancy, metacenters, and the stability of floating objects.

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  • 11.6

    Metacenter And Stability Calculation

    This section covers the principles of buoyancy, the concept of metacenter, and how these concepts relate to the stability of floating objects.

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  • 11.6.1

    Calculating Metacentric Height

    This section discusses the concept of metacentric height and its importance in determining the stability of floating bodies.

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  • 11.7

    Applications Of Stability Concepts

    This section discusses the applications of buoyancy and stability concepts in fluid mechanics, particularly focusing on the principles of buoyancy, the behavior of floating objects, and the significance of metacentric height in stability analysis.

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  • 11.7.1

    Examples In Nature And Design

    This section explores the principles of buoyancy, metacenters, and the stability of floating objects, highlighting their significance in both natural phenomena and engineering design.

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References

ch6 part a.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • Buoyancy forces act on subm...
  • The center of buoyancy is c...
  • Metacentric height plays a ...

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