Centre of buoyancy: validate the definition Statement: “The centre of buoyancy is the centre of area of the immersed body.” Decide whether the statement is correct.
Mechanical Engineering
Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAgree
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BDisagree
Answer
Correct Answer: Disagree
Explanation
Concept/Approach
- The centre of buoyancy is the centroid (centre of gravity) of the displaced volume of fluid, not the centre of area of the body's immersed surface.
Final AnswerDisagree