11.5 - Stability of Floating Objects
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Practice Questions
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What is the buoyant force?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you put an object in water.
Define the center of buoyancy.
💡 Hint: Where do you think the buoyant force acts?
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What determines if an object will float or sink?
💡 Hint: Consider Archimedes' principle.
True or False: The center of buoyancy always stays the same regardless of the object’s position in water.
💡 Hint: Remember how the buoyant force acts on the displaced fluid.
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A boat with a CG of 1.2m above the waterline has a metacentric height of 1.5m. What is the stability condition of the boat?
💡 Hint: Why does this height difference help the boat stay stable?
Describe how the design of an oil tanker, which has a wide and flat base, contributes to its stability in rough seas.
💡 Hint: Think about how it moves in water during tides.
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