Practice Discussion On Metacentric Height (12.3.2) - Iceberg Dynamics and Safety

Practice: Discussion on Metacentric Height

Lesson 12.3.2Iceberg Dynamics and Safety

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Question 1.
What percentage of an iceberg is typically visible above water?
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Think about the ratio of visible to submerged parts.
Question 2.
Define metacentric height in simple terms.
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It measures how stable a floating object is.
3Question 3.
What is the primary factor that contributes to the collapse of an iceberg?
- Ignorance of its presence
- Underwater melting
- Insufficient weight
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Think about what happens below the surface.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Titanic was equipped with modern radar technologies.
- True
- False
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Consider the date of its maiden voyage.
Question 5.
A ship is designed with a metacentric height of 2 meters. If the center of gravity lowers by 0.5 meters due to added weight, calculate the new metacentric height and discuss the implications for stability.
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Consider the relationship between center of gravity and metacentric height.
Question 6.
Design an experiment to measure metacentric height using a model ship. What materials would you use, and how would you conduct the experiment?
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What steps do you take to ensure accurate measurements?

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