Fluid Mechanics & Buoyancy (Marine Engineering Physics & Mechanics) Question Bank - Engineer & Medical

Q1.

For a floating vessel to remain in stable equilibrium when subjected to a small angle of heel, where must the Metacenter (M) be positioned relative to the ship's Center of Gravity (G)?

(A)

Metacenter (M) must lie vertically above the Center of Gravity (G) (Positive GM)

(B)

Metacenter (M) must lie below the Center of Gravity (G)

(C)

Metacenter (M) must coincide exactly with the Center of Buoyancy (B)

(D)

Position of M is irrelevant to ship stability

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