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Si trasladamos verticalmente un peso fijo hacia abajo:If we move a fixed weight vertically downward:
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Correct answer: c) Metacentric height rises and the vessel gains stability.
Why it is correct
Lowering a weight lowers G and increases GM. More GM means more stability.
Why the others are not
- a) Gains stability.
- b) The reverse.
- d) GM rises.
How to work it out in the exam
- Weight down: more GM.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de julio · PY Test 1 · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de julio · PY Test 2 · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
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