Practice Stable Equilibrium (11.5.3) - Buoyancy, Metacentre, Stability and Rigid Body Motion

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Question 1.
Define buoyancy.
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Think about how objects float.
Question 2.
What does Archimedes' principle state?
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Consider the relationship between weight and the displaced fluid.
3Question 3.
What is buoyancy?
- A downward force
- An upward force
- A lateral force
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Think about how objects react when placed in water.
4Question 4.
If a ship's center of gravity is below the metacenter, what is its condition?
- True
- False
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Relate this to stable equilibrium.
Question 5.
A floating object has a center of gravity 0.8 m below the metacenter. If it's disturbed, will it return to its original position? Explain why.
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Consider the forces acting at those points.
Question 6.
Describe how the design of a ship can prevent capsizing under heavy winds using principles of buoyancy and stability.
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Think about weight distribution and hull design.

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