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A sinking ship often turns over as it is immersed in water. Why? |
| Answer» Solution :When a SHIP is floating , the positions of metacentre of the ship LIES over the centre of gravity of ship. When a ship starts SINKING, some water enters ship. As a result of it, the POSITION of centre ofgravity is raised above the position of metacentre. The ship turns over due to a couple formed by its weight and the buoyant force acting on it. | |