Physics · Fluid Mechanics
What is the metacenter of a floating body?
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- 1The intersection point of the vertical axis through the original center of buoyancy and the vertical line through the new center of buoyancy when the body is tilted slightly.✓
- 2The geometric center of gravity of the entire floating body irrespective of its orientation.
- 3The center of pressure where the atmosphere exerts maximum force on the floating object.
- 4The midpoint of the total submerged depth of the floating vessel.
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The intersection point of the vertical axis through the original center of buoyancy and the vertical line through the new center of buoyancy when the body is tilted slightly.
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