Practice Discussion on Metacentric Height - 12.3.2 | 12. Iceberg Dynamics and Safety | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What percentage of an iceberg is typically visible above water?

💡 Hint: Think about the ratio of visible to submerged parts.

Question 2

Easy

Define metacentric height in simple terms.

💡 Hint: It measures how stable a floating object is.

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Question 1

What is the primary factor that contributes to the collapse of an iceberg?

  • Ignorance of its presence
  • Underwater melting
  • Insufficient weight

💡 Hint: Think about what happens below the surface.

Question 2

True or False: The Titanic was equipped with modern radar technologies.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the date of its maiden voyage.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A ship is designed with a metacentric height of 2 meters. If the center of gravity lowers by 0.5 meters due to added weight, calculate the new metacentric height and discuss the implications for stability.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between center of gravity and metacentric height.

Question 2

Design an experiment to measure metacentric height using a model ship. What materials would you use, and how would you conduct the experiment?

💡 Hint: What steps do you take to ensure accurate measurements?

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