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Cuando trasladamos pesos hacia un punto situado por debajo del centro de gravedad del buque:When we shift weights to a point below the vessel’s centre of gravity:
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Correct answer: a) Transverse stability increases.
Why it is correct
Lowering weights lowers G and increases GM: the boat gains transverse stability.
Why the others are not
- b) Reversed.
- c) Affects transverse.
- d) Affects stability.
How to work it out in the exam
- Weight down: more stable.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2020 · 3ª convocatoria · PY Módulo genérico · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
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