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El punto de aplicación de la resultante de todos los pesos que componen la embarcación es elThe point where the resultant of all the boat’s weights acts is the

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Correct answer: c) Centre of gravity.

Why it is correct

The centre of gravity is where the boat’s total weight acts. Upthrust acts at the centre of buoyancy.

Why the others are not

  • a) Upthrust acts there.
  • b) Another point.
  • d) Another point.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Weight: G. Upthrust: B.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Stability

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