Question
Download Solution PDFFor a floating body to be in a stable equilibrium, where G is the centre of gravity, B is the center of buoyancy and M is the metacentre, which of the following statements is true?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
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The point ' M ' at which the line of action of the new buoyant force intersects the original vertical through the CG of the body, is called the meta-centre. It is a point about which a floating body starts oscillating when given a small angular displacement.
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GM > 0 (Metacentre is above centre of Gravity) |
Stable equilibrium |
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GM = 0 (Metacentre coinciding with centre of Gravity) |
Neutral equilibrium |
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GM < 0 (Metacentre is below centre of Gravity) |
Unstable equilibrium |
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