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En el caso de un buque, el empuje resultante de todas las presiones del agua sobre el casco en el sentido de abajo hacia arriba. (–Δ), se aplica en el:In a boat, the resultant upward thrust of all the water pressures on the hull is applied at:

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Correct answer: a) The centre of buoyancy (C).

Why it is correct

Buoyancy acts at the centre of buoyancy.

Why the others are not

  • b) Weight acts there.
  • c) That is not the point.
  • d) That is not the point.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. G: weight. C: buoyancy.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Stability

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