Practice Summary of Key Concepts - 12.3 | 12. Iceberg Dynamics and Safety | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is buoyancy?

💡 Hint: Think about why ships float.

Question 2

Easy

What percentage of an iceberg is visible above water?

💡 Hint: Consider the hidden part of the iceberg.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary cause of instability in an iceberg?

  • Underwater melting
  • Weather conditions
  • Ice formation

💡 Hint: Consider what affects buoyancy.

Question 2

True or False: The Titanic had sufficient technology to navigate icebergs.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the historical context.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a floating ship's dimensions, calculate its metacentric height and assess its stability.

💡 Hint: Reference the definitions of buoyancy and stability concepts.

Question 2

Analyze a case study of a ship design that failed due to underestimating iceberg risks. What engineering principles could have been applied to prevent this?

💡 Hint: Refer to modern technologies and reflect on past lessons from disasters.

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