Questions and Answers
What is the set of all solutions known as if the solution to the Center of Gravity is solvable?
Line of action of the force
What does the Point of Suspension represent for a suspended weight?
The point through which the force of gravity may be considered to act vertically downward
What happens to the CG of the body when weight is added?
It will move directly towards the CG of any weight added
What happens to the vessel's center of gravity (G) when weight is added at deck level?
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What does loaded displacement mean?
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Study Notes
Center of Gravity
- The set of all solutions to the Center of Gravity problem is known as the equilibriant.
- The Point of Suspension represents the point at which the weight of the suspended object is acting.
Effects of Adding Weight
- When weight is added to a body, its Center of Gravity (CG) shifts towards the added weight.
- If weight is added at deck level, the vessel's center of gravity (G) rises.
Loaded Displacement
- Loaded displacement refers to the total weight of the vessel, including cargo, fuel, and other loads, divided by the density of the surrounding fluid (usually water).
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