Q5 (16 Marks)
Stability
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Repeated 3x in exams
SC&S • Written Exam
In the absence of external forces, adding weight to one side of a floating vessel, will cause the vessel to __________.
(a) heel until the angle of loll is reached
(b) list until the center of buoyancy is aligned vertically with the center of gravity
(c) trim to the side opposite TCG until all moments are equal
(d) decrease draft at the center of flotation
Briefly Justify Your Answer (16)
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