The module consists of a plastic rectangular floating tank whose centre of gravity can be varied by moving two weights along a horizontal and a vertical rod. In this way it is possible to pass from a stable equilibrium situation to another situation of unstable equilibrium, and to determine the metacentre position. A plumb-bob suspended from the mast indicates the inclination of the tank on a graduated scale. The module can be let float in the volumetric tank of the hydraulic bench or in a container with appropriate dimensions.
TRAINING PROGRAM:
• Determining the centre of gravity of the tank
• Determining the metacentric height and therefore the position of the metacentre for the tank stability
• Variation of metacentric height with angle of heel
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Tank dimensions:
– length: 350 mm
– width: 200 mm
– overall height: 475 mm
• Max. angle of heel: ±13°
