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A cylinder(uniform density distribution) of radius 3.0 m has a height of 9.0 m. The specific gravity of the material of cylinder 0.85 and it is floating in water with its axis vertical. State whether the equilibrium is stable or unstable.

A cylinder(uniform density distribution) of radius 3.0 m has a height of 9.0 m. The specific gravity of the material of cylinder 0.85 and it is floating in water with its axis vertical. State whether the equilibrium is stable or unstable. Correct Answer Stable

BG=Centre of pontoon – Centre of immersed portion=0.3-0.45*0.3=1.65 Metacentric height=I/∀ -BG I=π*r⁴=π*3⁴ ∀=π*r*r*h=π*3*3*9 Metacentric height=0.325.

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