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In the absence of external forces, the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the __________.

Question 1 of 27070

In the absence of external forces, the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• center of gravity (G) versus center of buoyancy (B) in a floating vessel • the vertical line of action of the buoyant force on a vessel at equilibrium • difference between center of flotation, metacenter, and geometric center of displaced volume

💭 Think About

• When a vessel is floating upright and undisturbed, what upward force is balancing the weight, and through which point does that force act? • Which of the listed points is associated with the center of the underwater volume that displaces water? • Which option describes a point about which the vessel rotates in small angles of heel, rather than where its weight must lie directly above?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on the definition of center of buoyancy and which choice actually corresponds to it, even if the term is not used by name in the options. • Identify which listed point is specifically related to transverse stability (rolling/heel) rather than to the location of the weight itself. • Eliminate any option that refers mainly to a waterline/area concept instead of the underwater volume or stability geometry.

Question 1 of 27070

In the absence of external forces, the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the __________.

geometric center of the displaced volume

center of flotation

amidships

metacenter

Question 1 / 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51bf53

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51bf53

In the absence of external forces, the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

In the absence of external forces, the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the __________.