11.5.3 - Stable Equilibrium
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Define buoyancy.
💡 Hint: Think about how objects float.
What does Archimedes' principle state?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between weight and the displaced fluid.
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What is buoyancy?
💡 Hint: Think about how objects react when placed in water.
If a ship's center of gravity is below the metacenter, what is its condition?
💡 Hint: Relate this to stable equilibrium.
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A floating object has a center of gravity 0.8 m below the metacenter. If it's disturbed, will it return to its original position? Explain why.
💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting at those points.
Describe how the design of a ship can prevent capsizing under heavy winds using principles of buoyancy and stability.
💡 Hint: Think about weight distribution and hull design.
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