11.4.2 - Center of Buoyancy
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What is buoyancy?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the force that allows boats to float.
What does the center of buoyancy represent?
💡 Hint: Consider where the effect of the fluid displacement is centered.
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What is the principle behind buoyancy?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of buoyancy.
True or False: The center of buoyancy is always below the center of gravity.
💡 Hint: Think about how buoyancy and gravity interact.
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Calculate the metacentric height of a rectangular barge of dimensions 4m x 2m x 1m floating in water. Assume the density of water is 1000 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Use the formula relating buoyant force and volume.
A ship is designed such that its center of gravity is raised. Discuss how this could affect its stability.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of height on the leverage and balance of forces.
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