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¿Qué le ocurrirá a un buque si su centro de gravedad está por encima del metacentro?What will happen to a vessel whose centre of gravity is above the metacentre?
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Correct answer: a) G will tend to get below M and the vessel will very probably capsize.
Why it is correct
With G above M the moment pushes towards heeling, not righting. The boat tends to capsize until G ends up below.
Why the others are not
- b) They are the basis of stability.
- c) M does not move to G.
- d) Not reliable.
How to work it out in the exam
- G above M: capsize.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 6 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
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