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¿Cómo será el equilibrio transversal de nuestra embarcación si permanece escorada a causa de una fuerza externa y disponemos de un GM positivo?What is our boat’s transverse equilibrium if it stays heeled by an outside force and GM is positive?
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Correct answer: a) Stable.
Why it is correct
Positive GM is stable equilibrium, even if an outside force keeps it heeled.
Why the others are not
- b) That would be zero GM.
- c) That would be negative GM.
- d) It is normal with wind in the sails.
How to work it out in the exam
- The sign of GM decides.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PY Test 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PY Test 2 · question 9 Official paper · Official answer key
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