A solid cylinder has the following specifications:
Diameter = 6 m,
Length = 3 m
Specific gravity of cylinder material = 0.6
The cylinder is floating in water with its axis vertical. Which of the following is true for the cylinder?
[M – Metacentre of the cylinder, G = Centre of gravity of cylinder]
1
Metacentre (M) is 0.65 m below the centre of gravity (G) and it is in unstable equilibrium.
2
Metacentre (M) is 0.65 m below the centre of gravity (G) and it is in stable equilibrium.
3
Metacentre (M) is 0.65 m above the centre of gravity (G) and it is in stable equilibrium.
4
Metacentre (M) is 0.65 m above the centre of gravity (G) and it is in unstable equilibrium.