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Determination of metacentric height

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1. If a ship's metacentric height is increased, it will:

a: Become more stable and roll faster. Explanation

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b: Become less stable and roll slower. Explanation

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c: Become more stable and roll slower. Explanation

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d: Become less stable and roll faster. Explanation

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2. The metacentric height is affected by:

a: Only the shape of the floating body. Explanation

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b: Only the density of the fluid. Explanation

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c: The shape of the floating body and the density of the fluid. Explanation

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d: The weight of the floating body. Explanation

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3. For a rectangular pontoon, if the center of gravity is below the center of buoyancy, the metacentric height will be:

a: Positive Explanation

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b: Negative Explanation

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c: Zero Explanation

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d: Indeterminate Explanation

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4. If the metacentric height is zero, the floating body is in:

a: Stable equilibrium. Explanation

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b: Unstable equilibrium. Explanation

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c: Neutral equilibrium. Explanation

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d: None of the above Explanation

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5. In warships and racing yachts, the metacentric height is generally:

a: Smaller than other categories of ships. Explanation

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b: Larger than other categories of ships. Explanation

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c: The same as other categories of ships. Explanation

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d: Not a relevant factor. Explanation

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