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Cuando un barco se escora y en lugar de recobrar su posición de adrizado, el buque mantiene la escora, se dice que el buque tiene:When a boat heels and keeps the heel instead of returning upright, she has:
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Correct answer: c) Neutral equilibrium.
Why it is correct
If she stays heeled without righting or capsizing, equilibrium is neutral: GM = 0.
Why the others are not
- a) Would right.
- b) Would heel more.
- d) It happens.
How to work it out in the exam
- Stays heeled: neutral.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2017 · 2ª convocatoria · PY Módulo genérico · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
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