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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define buoyancy.
💡 Hint: Think about how objects float in water.
Question 2
Easy
What is the center of buoyancy?
💡 Hint: Where does the buoyant force act?
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the buoyant force equal to?
- Weight of fluid displaced
- Weight of the object
- Density of fluid
💡 Hint: Think about what is causing the object to float.
Question 2
If an object's metacenter is below its center of gravity, is it stable?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of forces.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the metacentric height of a ship given its submerged volume of 20 m³ and the moment of inertia about the center of buoyancy as 15 m⁴.
💡 Hint: Make sure to use the correct units in calculations.
Question 2
Draw a diagram for a floating object in stable equilibrium and explain the forces at play.
💡 Hint: Indicate both centers and the line of action for buoyancy.
Challenge and get performance evaluation