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upward thrust of buoyancy ( ) and downward thrust of gravity ( ) allow a stable ship to right itself when heeledwith a metacenter ( ) below gravity, forces of gravity and buoyancy are further apart and will cause an unstable ship to capsize when heeled
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(mĕt'ə-sĕn'tər) pronunciation
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The intersection of vertical lines through the center of buoyancy of a floating body when it is at equilibrium and when it is floating at an angle. The location of the metacenter is an indication of the stability of a floating body.


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  • Fixed Positions and Points - metacenter: intersection of lines through centers of buoyancy of a floating body at rest and when tipped to one side


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