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Si en un buque trasladamos verticalmente un peso fijo hacia arriba:If a fixed weight is moved vertically upwards on a vessel:
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Correct answer: b) GM decreases and the vessel loses stability.
Why it is correct
Raising a weight raises G, and with M fixed the distance GM shrinks. Less GM means less stability.
Why the others are not
- a) GM does not increase.
- c) That is the opposite.
- d) Less GM does not add stability.
How to work it out in the exam
- Weight up: GM down.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de diciembre · PY Test 1 · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de diciembre · PY Test 3 · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
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