If the center of gravity of a ship in the upright position is 10 m above the center of gravity of the portion under water, the displacement being 1000 metric tons, and the ship is tipped 30° causing the center of buoyancy to shift sidewise 8 m. a) Is the moment righting or overturning and why? b) What is the value of this moment in kg·m?

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 If the center of gravity of a ship in the upright position is 10 m above the center of

gravity of the portion under water, the displacement being 1000 metric tons, and the

ship is tipped 30° causing the center of buoyancy to shift sidewise 8 m.

a) Is the moment righting or overturning and why?

b) What is the value of this moment in kg·m?

M
30°
G
10 m.
8m. Bo
Bo
BF:1,000,900 kg
DIN
Transcribed Image Text:M 30° G 10 m. 8m. Bo Bo BF:1,000,900 kg DIN
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