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The document discusses how to determine the metacentric height (GM) of a ship through an inclining experiment. [1] It explains that when a ship is heeled by an angle θ by moving a mass w a distance d, the GM can be calculated using the formula GM = Δ × tanθ / (w × d), where Δ is the displacement of the ship. [2] It also notes several points to consider for an accurate measurement of GM, such as conducting the experiment after construction is complete, in calm water, with all movable items removed, and accur
- Author
- Barnil Samiu
- Language
- EN