Boat Crew Stability Flashcards
1
Q
State the 02 forces that affect the stability of a boat
A
01) center of gravity
02) buoyancy
2
Q
Define center of gravity
A
Where the weight of the boat acts vertically downward
3
Q
How does the center of gravity change when weight is added or subtracted?
A
When weight is added the center of gravity goes toward the extra weight, wjen weight is taken off the center of gravity goes away from it
4
Q
Define buoyancy
A
The upward force of water displaced by the hull
