Question: 3 . 1 ) Define the following terms using brief notes: a ) Centre of Gravity ( 5 marks ) b ) Metacentric Height for

3.1) Define the following terms using brief notes:
a) Centre of Gravity
(5 marks)
b) Metacentric Height for a floating body and its implications on the stability of the floating body.
(10 marks)
3.2) A crane is used to lower solid concrete blocks into the sea (see Figure 3). Calculate the tension in the rope of the crane due to a rectangular 0.5m0.5m2m concrete block when it is:
a) Suspended in the air.
(5 marks)
b) Half-immersed in water.
(5 marks)
Assumptions: The buoyant force in air and the weight of the ropes are negligible
(The density of sea water =1030kgm3 and the density of concrete block =2450kgm3)
3 . 1 ) Define the following terms using brief

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