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What is metacentric height in the context of buoyancy and floatation?

14. What is metacentric height in the context of buoyancy and floatation?

1. The distance between the center of buoyancy and the center of gravity of the floating object
2. The distance between the center of buoyancy and the water surface
3. The distance between the center of gravity and the surface of the water
4. The distance between the center of mass and the center of volume of the floating object

Answer: A) The distance between the center of buoyancy and the center of gravity of the floating object

Explanation:

Metacentric height is a measure of the stability of a floating object and is the vertical distance between the center of buoyancy and the center of gravity.