Question: A rectangular pontoon weighing 2 kN with a load of 0 . 2 kN placed at the top of it floats in seawater as shown

A rectangular pontoon weighing 2 kN with a load of 0.2 kN placed at the top of it floats in seawater as shown in Figure Q2. Using buoyancy concept, determine the metacentric height and analyze whether it is float in stable or unstable equilibrium. Given the seawater is 1025kgm3.
(20 marks)
(CLO2:PO6:C4)
A rectangular pontoon weighing 2 kN with a load

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