12.2.5. Real Life Applications and Issues in Fluid Dynamics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What percentage of an iceberg is typically underwater?

   Hint

   Think about the fraction of what you can see versus what is submerged.

2. 2.

   Define buoyancy.

   Hint

   It's the force that helps things float.

3. 3.

   What percentage of an iceberg is typically submerged in water?

   • 50%
   • 40%
   • 87.5%

   Hint

   Think of the ratio of visible to submerged parts.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Titanic was equipped with modern navigation technology similar to what we have today.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the historical time period of the Titanic.

5. 5.

   Design an experiment to analyze the metacentric height of various boat designs in a lab setting.

   Hint

   Focus on how different designs alter the center of gravity.

6. 6.

   Discuss how modern advancements in maritime safety could have changed the fate of the Titanic.

   Hint

   Draw parallels with current technology improving maritime safety.