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La posición que determina que el equilibrio sea estable o inestable en un cuerpo flotante es…The position that decides whether the equilibrium of a floating body is stable or unstable is…
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Correct answer: c) That of the metacentre relative to the centre of gravity.
Why it is correct
If the metacentre is above the centre of gravity, the equilibrium is stable.
Why the others are not
- a) What counts is the metacentre.
- b) That condition is not needed: it holds in every case.
- d) What counts is G, not the centre of buoyancy.
How to work it out in the exam
- M above G: stable.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2017 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2022 · 2ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2023 · 2ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 10 Official paper · Official answer key
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