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Si el centro de gravedad (G) de un buque se desplaza hacia una posición inferior:If a boat’s centre of gravity (G) moves to a lower position:
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Correct answer: a) Metacentric height increases and the boat gains stability.
Why it is correct
If G falls, it moves away from M: GM grows and stability improves.
Why the others are not
- b) That happens if G rises.
- c) More GM gives more stability.
- d) Less GM gives less stability.
How to work it out in the exam
- G low: better.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2025 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de junio · PY Test 1 · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de junio · PY Test 2 · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
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