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La estabilidad estática de una embarcación depende de la posición simultánea de:A boat’s static stability depends on the combined position of:

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Correct answer: b) The centre of gravity and the centre of buoyancy.

Why it is correct

The couple between weight at G and buoyancy at the centre of buoyancy rights the boat.

Why the others are not

  • a) Not those.
  • c) Not those.
  • d) Overall G.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Stability: G and B.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

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