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Si trasladamos un peso hacia arriba a bordo de una embarcación…If we move a weight upwards on board a boat…
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Correct answer: b) The metacentric height becomes smaller.
Why it is correct
The centre of gravity rises, closer to the metacentre: GM falls.
Why the others are not
- a) G moves towards the weight that moved.
- c) If G rises, GM falls.
- d) A shift on board does not move M.
How to work it out in the exam
- G follows the weight.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 3ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2021 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2024 · 3ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
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