2.3.5 - Problem 7: Ship Metacentric Height and Rolling Period
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What is metacentric height?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to ship stability.
How do you define the rolling period?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after a ship tilts.
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What does metacentric height indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps a ship upright.
Is a high rolling period preferable for ship stability?
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly a ship returns to an upright position.
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If a ship has a metacentric height of 0.5 m and a rolling period of 18 seconds, determine the relevant radius of gyration.
💡 Hint: Follow the formula steps carefully to derive radius.
Analyze how increasing the mass on a ship affects its GM. Provide calculations with examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how the added weight shifts balance in relation to the metacenter.
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