Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A floating body is in stable equilibrium when its metacentric height GM is:
Fluid MechanicsFluid Mechanics and HydraulicsHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
zero
B
equal to draft
C
negative
D
positive
Correct Answer
D. positive
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Positive metacentric height means the metacentre lies above the centre of gravity, creating a restoring couple after small angular displacement.
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