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Determination of metacentric height

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1. The metacentric height of a floating body is:

a: The distance between the center of gravity and the center of buoyancy. Explanation

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b: The distance between the center of gravity and the metacentre. Explanation

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c: The distance between the center of buoyancy and the metacentre. Explanation

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d: The radius of curvature of the locus of the center of buoyancy. Explanation

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2. The metacentric height is a measure of:

a: The weight of the floating body. Explanation

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b: The stability of the floating body. Explanation

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c: The volume of the floating body. Explanation

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d: The density of the fluid. Explanation

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3. For stable equilibrium of a floating body, the metacentric height (GM) should be:

a: GM > 0 Explanation

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b: GM = 0 Explanation

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c: GM < 0 Explanation

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d: GM = ∞ Explanation

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4. In a completely submerged body, the metacentric height is:

a: Always positive. Explanation

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b: Always negative. Explanation

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c: Always zero. Explanation

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d: Can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the body's shape and density. Explanation

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5. The metacentre is defined as:

a: The point where the weight of the body acts. Explanation

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b: The point where the buoyancy force acts. Explanation

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c: The point of intersection of the line of action of the buoyancy force before and after a small angular displacement. Explanation

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d: The center of gravity of the body. Explanation

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