Metacentric Height Apparatus

Product Description

A pontoon is allowed to float in a small tank having a transparent side. Removable steel strips placed in the model for the purpose of changing the weight of the model. Displacement of weight is measured with the help of a scale. By means of a pendulum (consisting of a weight suspended to a long pointer) the angle of tilt can be measured on a graduated arc.

For tilting the ship model, a cross bar with two movable hangers is fixed on the model. Pendulum and graduated arc are suitably fixed at the center of the cross bar. A set of weights is supplied with the apparatus

Experiments

• Determination of the metacentric height and position of the metacentric height with angle of heel of ship model

Utilities Required

• Electric supply 0.5 kW, 220V AC, Single Phase
• Water supply Tap water connection BSP Distilled water @ 60 liters (optional)
• Floor Area with Drain facility