Practice Importance Of Fluid Mechanics In Engineering (12.1.3)

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Question 1.
Define buoyancy.
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Think about what happens when you put something in water.
Question 2.
What is metacentric height?
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It relates to stability.
3Question 3.
What principle explains why ships float?
- Archimedes Principle
- Newton's Law
- Bernoulli's Equation
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It's named after a famous ancient Greek scientist.
4Question 4.
True or False: The entire iceberg is visible above water.
- True
- False
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Think about how much ice is submerged.
Question 5.
Design a small boat that can carry 150 kg safely. Given the materials available and the need for stability, explain what factors you would consider.
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Ensure you relate buoyancy with stability in your reasoning.
Question 6.
Explain how the understanding of fluid mechanics could save lives in maritime activities based on historical incidents.
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Analyze the consequences of ignoring fluid dynamics.

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