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En la estabilidad estática transversal el equilibrio se alcanza cuando:In transverse static stability, equilibrium is reached when:

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Correct answer: a) The centre of buoyancy moves to where the righting moment equals the heeling moment.

Why it is correct

The boat settles at a heel when righting moment equals heeling moment. If one wins, she keeps moving.

Why the others are not

  • b) She would keep heeling.
  • c) She would keep righting.
  • d) Same point.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Equilibrium: equal moments.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Stability

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