Metacentric Height in Fluid Mechanics Formulas

Metacentric Height is defined as the vertical distance between the center of gravity of a body and metacenter of that body. And is denoted by G_m. Metacentric Height is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Metacentric Height is always positive.

Formulas to find Metacentric Height in Fluid Mechanics

fxExperimental Determination of Metacentric heightGo

fxMetacentric Height given Moment of InertiaGo

fxMetacentric HeightGo

Fluid Mechanics formulas that make use of Metacentric Height

fxDistance between Buoyancy Point and Center of Gravity given Metacenter HeightGo

fxMoment of Inertia of Waterline Area using Metacentric HeightGo

fxVolume of Liquid Displaced given Metacentric HeightGo

fxRadius of Gyration given Time Period of RollingGo

List of variables in Fluid Mechanics formulas

fx Movable Weight on Ship Go

fx Transverse Displacement Go

fx Ship Weight Go

fx Angle of Tilt Go

fx Moment of Inertia of Waterline Area Go

fx Volume of Liquid Displaced By Body Go

fx Distance Between Point B And G Go

fx Distance Between Point B And M Go

FAQ

What is the Metacentric Height?

Metacentric Height is defined as the vertical distance between the center of gravity of a body and metacenter of that body. Metacentric Height is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Metacentric Height is always positive.

Can the Metacentric Height be negative?

No, the Metacentric Height, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Metacentric Height?

Metacentric Height is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Metacentric Height can be measured.

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