11.6 - Metacenter and Stability Calculation
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Define buoyancy.
💡 Hint: Think about how objects float in water.
What is the center of buoyancy?
💡 Hint: Where does the buoyant force act?
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What is the buoyant force equal to?
💡 Hint: Think about what is causing the object to float.
If an object's metacenter is below its center of gravity, is it stable?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of forces.
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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.
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.
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